Pumpkin Carrot Swirl Bars Recipe
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Pumpkin Carrot Swirl Bars

By: Libby's 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 bars
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  2. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda in small bowl. Beat 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. Drop teaspoonfuls of Cream Cheese Topping over batter; swirl mixture with spoon.
  3. 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.
  4. For Cream Cheese Topping: Combine softened light cream cheese (Neufchatel), granulated sugar and milk in small mixer bowl until thoroughly blended.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 73 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Beth   view full review
These were very good. Next time I'll probably add more cream cheese topping. More "cake like"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by buckx099   view full review
These bars were ok, but they were a bit dry. I ended up making a warm cream cheese and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by dandv   view full review
These bars were ok. A little spongy. Definately better the first day then they were the next.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Trinity's Mom   view full review
These turned out very flavourful and moist. I added shredded apple instead of carrot since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by LOVESUBLIME   view full review
These taste delicious however I have a problem cutting them. Theyre so moist that when i cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by marebareh   view full review
Me and my husband love these. i did however make a few adjustments after a few tries, i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by Miss Charlee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! I was looking for something with a fall flavor to take as an after the race snack...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2011 by Ellen J Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These bars are wonderful. I used my own cooked and pureed pumpkin and they turned out just fine!

 

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