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Pumpkin Bars I

By: Susan 
"A sweet and simple way to enjoy pumpkin"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Butter one 9x13 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl combine shortening, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla pumpkin and eggs. Mix until smooth. Spread evenly in pan and bake for 25 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting when cooled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 102 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by sixkyej   view full review
Holy moly these are so good! I used margarine instead of shortening and just did 2 tsp of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by I LOVEBAKING   view full review
I creamed the shortening with the sugar, then added the eggs, pumpkin and spices, then added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by BacardiGirl   view full review
I baked this late last night since I forgot I was scheduled to bring morning treats for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by Dmseck Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow -- these are really good! Used butter, rather than shortening, added walnuts, and just 3/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by Jaay   view full review
I made these yesterday for my weekly church group. They were a big hit, and I will even say...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2002 by melly-v   view full review
SO delicious! yum - the cream cheese frosting makes them. i received so many compliments...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by Lark817 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very, very good. I didn't change the recipe at all but I did double it. I still used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by CC♥'s2bake   view full review
These bars are light textured, moist and lightly spiced with great pumpkin flavor. They were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by bessiedarlin   view full review
This is DELICIOUS! Tastes like carrot cake (and dense too) w-out the carrots. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2005 by JUSTJAMIE1   view full review
I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, and this is definately pumpkin...but, it was good, and will...

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