Sunday, October 26, 2014

Pumpkin Bars

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
4 eggs
1 and 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
1 can pumpkin (not pie filling)

Directions
Set out the cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature.  Get out the eggs right away also.

Sift dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt & soda), and set aside.
In a large bowl, comine eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkins until light and fluffy.  Add the dry ingredients, gradually.  Mix well.

Spread batter in a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.  (Not dark)  Can line with parchment paper, greased.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool completely.

Frosting:
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/3 cup softened butter
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbl heavy cream or milk

Cream together butter and cream cheese until soft and fluffy.  Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk or cream.  Mix on high speed until smooth and creamy.

These make a great breakfast treat!

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