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Spiced Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 15 oz can of pumpkin
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • Pecan halves optional

Instructions

  • 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 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.
  • Bake in a 350° F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • In a medium mixing bowl beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sifted 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.

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Course: Dessert