PAUL'S PUMPKIN BARS

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I'm not sure where exactly this recipe came from, but it's been around for quite some time. My mother made this for us when we were kids. It's by far one of the best pumpkin bars I've ever had.

Provided by Karen Vandevander

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

INGREDIENTS
4 eggs
1 2/3 c white sugar
1 c vegetable oil
1 can(s) pumpkin puree (15 oz)
2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 or 2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
ICING
1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz), softened
1 c butter, softened
2 tsp butter or vanilla extract
4 c confectioners' sugar, sifted
NOTES:
hint: if you like a more dense bar, more like a brownie, remove 1 egg and reduce the baking soda and powder by half.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • 3. Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan (can also use a 9x13 pan). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. If using 9x13 pan bake for 30 minutes. Toothpick should come out clean. Cool before frosting
  • 4. To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares

Enis Cehajic
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect fall treat.


Isaac Mukuka
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Rhonda Lovejoy
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I made these bars for a Halloween party and they were a huge hit! They're the perfect fall treat.


Maliksaab Saab
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These bars were a bit dense for my taste, but they were still good.


Izi Anuel
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I loved the cream cheese frosting on these bars. It was the perfect complement to the pumpkin flavor.


Mandi W
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Samaila Muhammad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They're so moist and flavorful.


Jerilyn Whitefeather
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Nkonzo Zungu
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I made these bars for a fall party and they were a huge hit! They're the perfect combination of sweet and pumpkin-y.


Benda Vybz
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These pumpkin bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Daniel Christian
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Easy to make and turned out great! Everyone loved them.


Sk Alamgir
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mohammad Anis
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Murphy 123
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These pumpkin bars were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the cream cheese frosting, it really took the bars to the next level.