Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie Bars 
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Ingredients
– For the Cookie Bars:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt 
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 large egg 
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
– For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened 
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1-2 tablespoons milk 
Preparation 
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. 
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
8. Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency with milk if needed.
9. Frost and Serve: Once the cookie bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie Bars! 
