PUMPKIN-GINGER BARS

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Mmm! Enjoy classic frosted pumpkin bars made with the goodness of whole wheat flour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Ground nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on low speed until blended. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled bars. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Manjit Chaudhary
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best pumpkin bars he's ever had.


Rakib Xymed
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend them.


REUBEN MATHEW
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed these bars. The ginger flavor really balanced out the pumpkin flavor.


ijaz UlHaq
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These bars were delicious! I loved the combination of pumpkin and ginger.


Sarah Kegresse
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Overall, I thought these bars were good, but not great. I might try a different recipe next time.


Ras Zenamarkos
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly, but they still tasted good.


Sugar Boy
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


RAFI AHAMID
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for fall gatherings.


Fahim Hossain
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best pumpkin bars he's ever had.


karel mere
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I wasn't sure how the pumpkin and ginger flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These bars were delicious!


Abdal Rasol
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend them.


Zakaria Dahmani
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed these bars. The ginger flavor really balanced out the pumpkin flavor.


Bismark Reyes
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Md Ashik Absar
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These pumpkin ginger bars were a hit with my family! The combination of pumpkin and ginger was unique and flavorful, and the bars were moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.