Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars

Just in time for cooler days, here’s all the flavor and texture you want in a fall dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (29 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting:

  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Maple syrup sweetened to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin together until light and fluffy. Sift flour and remaining dry ingredients into mixture. Blend thoroughly.
  3. Spread into a 15 x 10 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool while preparing the frosting.
  5. Combine frosting ingredients into a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth then spread on bars.

Optional: garnish with toasted walnuts or pecans.

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