Frosted Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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Classic pumpkin bars are a staple for fall get-togethers and always disappear at potlucks and parties.—Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

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Frosted Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 30 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
30 pumpkin-shaped candies

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar; mix well. Spread over top. Cut into 30 bars; top each bar with a pumpkin candy. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 274 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 139 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Pumpkin Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p138