Pumpkin-Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin-Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is the recipe that my Betty Crocker Cookbook
naturally opens up to. it's a loved one. :)
It makes up a big batch..perfect for gift giving (with plenty leftover for "sampling")
These would be a pretty addition to a party's dessert table!
Easy, delicious crowd pleaser!
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PUMPKIN-SPICE BAR INGREDIENTS
Betty Crocker Cookbook (Bridal Edition..thanks Tricia!) Pg. 144
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting....recipe at bottom of post.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly Grease bottom
and side of jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2, with shortening
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Beat Eggs, Oil, Sugar and Pumpkin in large bowl until smooth.
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This is where a little assistant comes in handy..
mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves.
Stir in to wet mix.
(Stir in raisins now if you want)
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Smells AMAZING and it hasn't even gone in the oven yet!
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Spread in Pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until light brown.
Cool completely before frosting (about 2 hours)
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Frost with the deliciousness that is Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cut into bars and enjoy!
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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Betty Crocker Cookbook (Bridal Edition) Pg. 145
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or stick margarine softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
(I ended up adding a dash more vanilla, teaspoon or 2 of milk..and a tad more powdered sugar)
--Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl
with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
--Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low
speed until smooth and spreadable
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