Frosted Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup pumpkin (canned)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add egg, egg whites, pumpkin, oil and water; mix well. Transfer to an 11x7x2 inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Beat in confectioners' sugar, then vanilla and lemon peel. Frost bars. Chill for 15 minutes, then cut. Refrigerate leftovers.
Source: Taste of home Magazine
By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario
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Pumpkin Bars
A seasonal favorite of our family.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
Frosting:
- 1 (3oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
For bars: Beat together eggs and sugar until fluffy and light; gradually add oil and pumpkin. Add the remaining ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Spread batter in ungreased 10x15 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Cool and frost with frosting.
For frosting: Beat all ingredients until smooth. Frost cooled bars.
Servings:
12-15
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 Minutes
By Robin from Washington, IA
Shared on: 09/29/2011
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