Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars


Ingredients:

4 eggs

1-2/3 cups sugar

1 cup canola oil

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Icing:

6 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 to 2 tablespoons milk


Directions:

In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.

Pour into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely.For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.