PETER PETER PUMPKIN BARS

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Sweet tooths will polish off these wonderful bars. They have a delicious orange frosting and can be decorated with candy pumpkins.-Barb Schlafer, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE FROSTING:
3 tablespoons shortening
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Candy pumpkins or orange and green frosting, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest until blended. Frost bars; cut into squares. If desired, top with candy pumpkins or decorate with colored frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Polash barua
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I'm a nut-free baker and I was looking for a pumpkin bar recipe that was nut-free. This recipe was perfect! The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have any nuts. I will definitely be making these again.


md nuralislam
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I'm an egg-free baker and I was looking for a pumpkin bar recipe that was egg-free. This recipe was perfect! The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have any eggs. I will definitely be making these again.


Areeba Zubair
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I'm a dairy-free baker and I was looking for a pumpkin bar recipe that was dairy-free. This recipe was perfect! The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have any dairy products. I will definitely be making these again.


Jan Peter
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I'm a vegan baker and I was looking for a pumpkin bar recipe that was vegan. This recipe was perfect! The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have any animal products. I will definitely be making these again.


Rosalie M
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I'm on a low-carb diet and I was looking for a pumpkin bar recipe that was low in carbs. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have a lot of carbs. I will definitely be making these again.


Kev B
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I'm a gluten-free baker and I was thrilled to find this recipe. The pumpkin bars were delicious and they didn't have any gluten! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Peerzada shahzaib
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I'm a new baker and I was a little intimidated to try this recipe at first. But I'm so glad I did because it turned out amazing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the pumpkin bars were delicious. I'll definitely be trying more recip


Always Stuck
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I'm a busy mom of three and I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. This recipe was perfect for me because it was quick and easy to make. The pumpkin bars turned out great and my kids loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Kundan kumar Sahani
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These pumpkin bars are my absolute favorite! I make them every fall and they always disappear quickly. The pumpkin flavor is rich and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone wh


Ponom Soa
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I tried this recipe last weekend and it was a huge hit with my family! The pumpkin bars were moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I also loved the cream cheese frosting, which was the perfect topping for these bars. Overall,