Pumpkin Roll Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pumpkin Batter

01 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - ¼ cup water
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cloves
10 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
12 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
13 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
14 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Cream Cheese Filling

15 - 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
16 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
17 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - 1 large egg

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
02 - Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs, pumpkin, vanilla, and water. Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix into wet ingredients.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spread ⅔ of pumpkin batter in pan, add cream cheese mixture, top with remaining pumpkin batter. Swirl with a knife.
05 - Bake 30-35 minutes until center springs back when touched. Cool completely before cutting.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and refrigerated
02 - Freezes well for up to 3 months
03 - Perfect for fall gatherings and holidays