DESSERTS

Pumpkin Carrot Swirl Bars

Level

Easy

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Servings

20 servings

Pumpkin, shreds of carrot and brown sugar make a moist, chewy bar just right for the holiday table. Finished with a cream cheese topping they make a pretty sight for any occasion.

KEY INGREDIENTS

100% PURE PUMPKIN

LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

Making one pie? Use our 15oz

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
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1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg whites
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1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
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1 cup finely shredded carrot
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4 ounces light cream cheese (Neufchâtel), at room temperature
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1 tablespoon milk

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

Step 2

Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda in small bowl. Beat 1 cup granulated sugar, butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Add eggs, egg whites, pumpkin and carrot; beat until well blended. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.

Step 3

Combine cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and milk in small mixer bowl until thoroughly blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over batter; swirl mixture with spoon.

Step 4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

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