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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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Classic pumpkin bars are a staple for fall get-togethers and always disappear at potlucks and parties.Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
4 eggs |
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin |
1 cup canola oil |
cream cheese frosting: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
30 pumpkin-shaped candies |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectionersâ sugar; mix well. Spread over top. Cut into 30 bars; top each bar with a pumpkin candy. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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