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Pumpkin Bars II

SUBMITTED BY: Amy Posont  PHOTO BY: kxmb80 

"This makes a great dessert to bring to a potluck. I've brought it to several and there never is any leftovers."
Pumpkin Bars II Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 9 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl combine the pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and sugar.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, slowly add the oil, eggs and pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture.
  4. Mix and pour into greased 17 x 11 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 - 25 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  5. To make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese, 9 tablespoons butter, vanilla together. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and milk.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by andee 
this recipe is similar to one I got out of a better homes and garden cook book except the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2002 by KDBONN 
This recipe is tasty, and my 5 year old liked to help with the mixing. But it has a slightly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by KARENINCA 
I love these bars. I decided to use 1 c. white sugar and 1 c. brown sugar instead of the 2 c.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by lcolien 
I found this exact same recipe but it used teaspoons of baking powder and soda instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by Brenda34 
The bars tasted great. I read the previous reviews and changed the baking powder and baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by Yahtzee 
Fantastic! Few changes: Used 1 c brown sugar and 1 c white. Used 1/2 c veg oil and 1/2 c... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by JNNFRHYS 
The taste of Baking Powder & Soda was over the top. Terrible. There is a much better recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by Jen Levin 
YUM! I wish there was a little more 'pumpkin' flavor, but they were yummy. I cut back on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by OCREATE 
The two men in my life said this was the best thing I have ever baked! It was a smash at their... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by goodcookin'mama 
These pumpkin bars are AWESOME! Very moist and the cream cheese frosting is to die for! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pumpkin Bars II

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 637

  • Total Fat: 32.7g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 789mg
  • Total Carbs: 83.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 5.6g

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