PUMPKIN (OR SQUASH) BARS

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These bars are yummy - and they freeze well!

Provided by Terry Criscione

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c sugar
4 eggs
16 oz pumpkin or squash
1 c oil
DRY INGREDIENTS:
2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon (or more)
FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
4 c powdered sugar
1/2 c walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dry ingredients. Add all other ingredients. Then mix. Pour into a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Touch middle to detect doneness. Cool completely, then ice with powdered sugar frosting.
  • 2. Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla. Add powdered sugar, a cup at a time. Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts (if desired). Store covered in refrigerator.
  • 3. Cut into bars. This freezes well.

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