Pumpkin Bars

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Pumpkin Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

 

 

Ingredients

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 eggs

1 15-ounce can pumpkin

1-2/3 cups sugar

1 cup cooking oil

3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

Pecan halves (optional)

 

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.

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.

 

Nutritional facts per serving

 

calories: 250 , total fat: 13g , saturated fat: 4g , cholesterol:

45mg , sodium: 147mg , carbohydrate: 31g , fiber: 1g , protein: 3g ,

vitamin A: 43% , vitamin C: 1% , calcium: 3% , iron: 6%