pumpkin (or squash) bars

Recipe by
Terry Criscione
The Villages, FL

These bars are yummy - and they freeze well!

yield 49 (depending upon size of bars)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin (or squash) bars

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 16 oz
    pumpkin or squash
  • 1 c
    oil
  • DRY INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon (or more)
  • FROSTING:
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped

How To Make pumpkin (or squash) bars

  • 1
    Mix dry ingredients. Add all other ingredients. Then mix. Pour into a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Touch middle to detect doneness. Cool completely, then ice with powdered sugar frosting.
  • 2
    Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla. Add powdered sugar, a cup at a time. Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts (if desired). Store covered in refrigerator.
  • 3
    Cut into bars. This freezes well.

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