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Paw Paw/Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp.baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. mashed paw paws or 1 -15oz. can pumpkin
4 lg. eggs

Frosting:
2 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened, 3 oz.
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350º. Grease 15X10 inch pan. In large bowl, blend all ingredients at low speech until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tip: self-rising flour is not recommended.

Frosting:
In a bowl, combine ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Refrigerate leftovers. If you wish, you can garnish by sprinkling nuts on top of bars.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
You can find a few Paw Paw trees at the Moore Homeplace. Their fruit is often called the "West Virginia Banana".

 

 

 

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