pumpkin apple bars 2 by freda

Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA
Updated on Oct 15, 2011

Ever ran out of an Ingredient that You usually put into something and it turned out awesomely Good?? This is one. I usually add Raisins in my Pumpkin bars, So I had apples and Used them Yummmy good . This is 2nd to the other apple Bars I make. If No Apples I use Raisins. These have a lot of Ginger in these but the flavor and smell when these are Baking will fill your House and your Neighbors too.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 48 Bars

Ingredients

  • APPLE PUMPKIN BARS
  • 2 Cup - all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups - brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/8-1/4 C - ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp - cinnamon
  • 2 tsp - baking pdr
  • 1 tsp - soda
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • 1/2 Cup - cooking oil
  • 1/2 Cup - milk
  • 1 tsp - vanilla
  • 1 (15oz) - can pumpkin ( not the pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 Lg - eggs beaten
  • 2 Cups - fresh apples (diced & chopped)
  • FROSTING . . WITH CREAM CHEESE
  • 1 (30z) - pkg cream cheese, softened at room temp.
  • 2 Tbs - butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp - good vanilla extract
  • 3 Cups - pdr sugar
  • 2 tbs - milk
  • - add a little ground nutmeg if desired. for added flavor

How To Make pumpkin apple bars 2 by freda

  • Step 1
    Preheat Oven @ 350. Grease and flour 10 X 15 X 1" pan or use Cooking spray & lightly flour.
  • Step 2
    In Large Bowl, Mix Beat all the Bar Ingredients, (except apples.)Beat on Med. Speed about 2-3 min. Now add apples and fold into mix. Spread into Baking pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake 20-30 min til toothpick tested comes out clean. Cool Completely, approx 1 hr. before frosting.
  • Step 4
    FROSTING: in a small bowl beat cream cheese with the butter, until blended well. add vanilla, add pdr sugar 1 cup at a time beat on Low til mixed well, add 1 tsp milk at a time mix til smooth & spreadable. Frost your Cooled Bars. sprinkle with the Nutmeg. Place in refer about 30 Min. for frosting to set. cut into bars cut 6 X 8 rows to make 48 small bars. Store in the refer if they last that long. Topping suggestions: Candy corn, Mini pumpkin candies, Sprinkle of chopped Nuts or pecans. orange mini chips or halloween picks. Enjoy.

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