"These moist pumpkin and carrot bars are delicately spiced and stuffed with pockets of orange-spiked cream cheese. Cut into bars for snacking. This recipe can also be a delicious holiday dessert - cut bars into larger squares and serve with cinnamon ice cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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Bars Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2-1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup canola or light olive oil
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1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
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1 cup finely shredded carrot
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Cream Cheese Swirl Ingredients:
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1 package (8 ounces) Cream Cheese, softened
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel