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Pumpkin Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 10x15 inch baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar use slightly less than one full cup
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar sifted through sieve

Instructions
 

  • Step one. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
  • Step two.
    In a medium bowl mix eggs, sugar, oil and the pumpkin puree with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Step three. In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Then stir dry mix into the wet pumpkin mixt until thoroughly combined.
  • Step four. Spread the batter evenly into greased 10×15inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 mins. Cool for at least half hour before frosting.
  • Step five. To make the frosting mix together the cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a slowly a little at a time, beating until smooth. Spread evenly on top. Cool once more in the fridge for 15 minutes and then cut evenly into squares. 
Keyword baking, dessert, fall baking, pumpkin