PUMPKIN NUT BARS

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I made this up over Christmas holiday when I was faced with a can of pumpkin and a cake mix to make a dessert. The results were delicious!

Provided by Leslie Monroe

Categories Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 c oil
1/2 c applesauce
1 can(s) pumpkin, 16 oz.
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spices
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp orange peel
1 Tbsp orange juice (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese, 3 oz (softened)
2 c powdered sugar
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange juice

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients for bars until well blended.
2. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
4. Remove to cooling racks until completely cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.
5. For frosting: mix well with blender until creamy (at least 3 minutes). If too thick, thin with more orange juice or milk until you get a good, spreadable consistency.

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