FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS

Frosted Pumpkin Bars image

"My health-conscious granddaughter, Jennifer, gave me the recipe for these nicely spiced bars," relates Dovie Sears of Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the egg, egg whites, pumpkin, oil and water until well blended. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and lemon zest. Frost bars. Chill for 15 minutes before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.