Pumpkin Bars - Perfect for Fall

Nothing brings out fall like a baked pumpkin treat and an October Saturday is the perfect time to give this recipe a try! Pumpkin bars are easy and delicious and a treat for family and friends.

Pumpkin Bars

4 large eggs, room temperature

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 or pumpkin pie spice

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 whole 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 15x10x1-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.

*for a lighter version, use applesauce in place of the oil

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