Name: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 24 bars
Ingredients: 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (228g) pumpkin puree; 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces (224g) brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature*; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (32g) pepitas tossed in a sprinkle of ground cinnamon