Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Dairy Free Option Food

GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with whisk until smooth. Stir in flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Spread in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, beat in milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency. Spread frosting over bars; refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting for frosting to set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING {DAIRY-FREE OPTION}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10 x 15-inch baking pan with gluten-free cooking spray. Or line the pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
• Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until fully combined.
• Add the eggs and mix until combined.
• Add the gluten-free flour and mix until combined.
• Add the vegetable oil mix until well blended. (or 1/2 cup apple sauce and 1/2 cup vegetable oil)
• Pour into the greased 15 x 10-inch. or 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting or cutting.
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate.