Pumpkin Bars

By punk

Ingredients

• ICING:
• 4 eggs
• 1-2/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a different bowl; gradually add to pumpkin mixture, mixing well. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9-in. x 13-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool completely before icing.
For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 2 dozen.