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Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the batter:
15 oz. can of pumpkin
4 eggs
1 c oil
2 c sugar
2 c flour
1tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
3/4 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar
(Optional: 2 Tbsp. milk)
(Optional: 1 c. chopped walnuts)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.

Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.

To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Sprinkle on chopped walnuts if using. Cut into squares.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes

 

 

 

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