Pumpkin Butterscotch Bars

As autumn ushers in its vibrant colors and crisp air, it brings with it the promise of delightful seasonal flavors. And what better way to embrace this enchanting time of year than with Pumpkin Butterscotch Bars? These cookie bars are the epitome of a fall dessert - they're moist, chewy, and brimming with the warm, comforting essence of pumpkin and butterscotch. Lighter on the waistline thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree, these bars are the perfect sweet treat for the season. To elevate them even further, they're crowned with a simple, yet heavenly cream cheese frosting drizzled with melted chocolate. Get ready to immerse yourself in the taste of autumn bliss.

Ingredients:

To create these Pumpkin Butterscotch Bars, you'll need the following ingredients:

For the Bars:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (Gold Medal works well)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, unpacked
• 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup butterscotch chips

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract