PUMPKIN BARS

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 16-oz can pumpkin
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting (see directions)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda and 1 tsp salt. Set aside.

In a mixer bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar and oil. Add flour mixture; beat well.

Stir in pecans. Spread in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

cool on wire rack. Frost with Cream Cheese frosting. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans. Cut into squares.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: In a bowl bet together 1 softened 3-ounce package cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 tsp vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.