Pumpkin Bars
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Don't wait until Thanksgiving to bake up a batch of these moist, cream-cheese-frosted pumpkin bars.


Pumpkin Bars

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Servings: 24 bars
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Halloween Dessert, Halloween Party, Low Sodium, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Thanksgiving Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2  teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 2  teaspoons
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1  teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 4 
    eggs
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    pumpkin
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  • 1-2/3  cups
    sugar
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  • 1  cup
    cooking oil
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  • 3/4  cup
    chopped pecans (optional)
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  • 1  recipe
    Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipe below)
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    Pecan halves (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. Stir in chopped pecans, if desired.
2.
Spread batter in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Top with pecan halves, if desired. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Makes 24 bars.
3.
Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl beat together one 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
Nutrition information
Calories 250, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 43%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 3%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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