Spiced Pumpkin Bars

One of these moist cakelike bars plus one tall glass of apple cider equals one satisfying snack--especially on crisp autumn afternoons.


Spiced Pumpkin Bars


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 24 bars
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 4    eggsOn Sale
  • 1  15-ounce can  pumpkinOn Sale
  • 1-2/3  cups  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1  cup  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  chopped pecans (optional)On Sale
  •     Pecan halves (optional)On Sale
  • 1  11-oz. package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2  cups  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans. Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
4.
In a medium mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days. Makes 24 bars.

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. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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