pumpkin bars w cream cheese icing

Name: Pumpkin Bars w Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 50
Ingredients: ## MIX ALL 3 TOGETHER:; 1 cup(s) canola oil; 2 cup(s) sugar; 1 can(s) pure pumpkin, canned; ## ADD TO ABOVE MIXTURE:; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) clove, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground; ## CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 1 stick(s) butter, room temperature; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, low-fat; 1 pound(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 0 teaspoon(s) milk, as needed until frosting is spreadable

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Linda Stevens

Longview, TX

Updated on Dec 21, 2012

As a young adult I sold Home Interiors & Gifts thru home showings. One of my hostesses made these delicious pumpkin bars and once I tried them, I had to have the recipe. They have been a popular favorite during the holidays in my house and are also a good choice for family gatherings since it's a large batch. I keep them in the refrigerator because of the icing, but they also freeze nicely and can be thawed out when company arrives.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 50 serving(s)

Ingredients

MIX ALL 3 TOGETHER:
1 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
1 can pure pumpkin, canned
ADD TO ABOVE MIXTURE:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 stick butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, low-fat
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
0 teaspoon milk, as needed until frosting is spreadable

How To Make pumpkin bars w cream cheese icing

Step 1

Once all ingredients are thorougly blended (I use an electric hand mixer) - pour into greased and floured sheetcake pan. Mixture will be thick and won't really pour. You will need to spread it thinly to cover entire pan, but it will puff up and become a cake type bar once baked.

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Step 3

Let cool completely before frosting. With the same electric hand mixer, blend 1 stick of soft butter, 8 oz brick of softened cream cheese, 1 lb. of powdered sugar and 1 t. vanilla. Use milk to get the desired spreadability of your frosting. I use low fat cheese and milk.
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