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Pumpkin Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Keller

"What could be more appropriate for a Halloween treat than Pumpkin Bars? Actually, they're a hit with my family anytime of the year."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ICING:
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. For icing, beat cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Add enough of the milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread over bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by MelissaSmith
Everyone seemed to be a little disappointed about how "cake-like" this recipe turned out, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by HOLLYBOP
They are kind of cake-like, but I didn't think of that as a bad thing. I thought these bars... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by Elizabeth Hansson
These were good. Be ready for something that resembles a cake though, with a yummy creamcheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by Redenbo
Mine turned out great!! Used applesauce instead of oil. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by vic5
These were great! Everyone that tried them loved them. Just be sure to refrigerate them or,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by LOVIELOVER19
These are very good. I was plesantly surprised. They were cake like, but they were very moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Katie723
These are really moist and yummy! I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the cake mix,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by jacob
Wow This is a great recipe! It taste awsome with or without the frosting this is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by MamaBunch
This was fantastic! I do a ton of baking and have my family memebers each rate new recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by AUNTKRISSY
These are the best ever!! I even took a short cut with the frosting and used canned whipped... MORE

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