Pumpkin Bars

 

Mmmm.... I love fall.  I love the vibrant color, smells, sounds, and I especially love the taste of fall!  It is my favorite time to bake.  When fall disappears... these are the tasty treats  I miss most.

Pumpkin Bars

(Favorites cookbook)

4 eggs

1 2/3 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1 (16 ounce) can of pumpkin (2 cups)

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

Beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl, Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves.  Add to pumpkin mixture.  Spread in greased 15"X10" pan (big cookie sheet). Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  Cool.

Frosting

6 ounces cream cheese

1 cup butter (softened)

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla.  Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.   

Enjoy!!  This recipe makes plenty to give to others and still have some to enjoy for your family!! Yum!!