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Friday, November 12, 2010

Spiced Pumpkin Bars –Makes 24 bars

A yummy recipe shared by Anna


2 Cups Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Salt
Eggs
1 Can Pumpkin (15 oz)
1 2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Cooking oil (ie veg)
¾ Cup Pecans, chopped (optional)

1 pkg / 11 oz Cream Cheese, softened
¼ Cup Butter, softened (1 stick)
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Cups Powdered Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bars:
In a medium bowl: stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl: beat eggs and add pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add in half of the flour mixture and stir. Add in the rest of the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
Add in Pecans (optional)
Spread batter into a 9 x 13 ungreased baking disch.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely.

Icing:
In a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Frost the pumpkin bars.
May top with pecans if desired.

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