Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl.
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COMBINE pumpkin, granulated sugar, oil and eggs in mixer bowl. BEAT on low speed until blended. Gradually ADD flour mixture, beating until batter is smooth. SPREAD in greased 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
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BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. COOL completely in pan on wire rack.
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FOR FROSTING: COMBINE cream cheese, butter and vanilla in mixer bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually ADD powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. FROST pumpkin bars; garnish with pecans. Cut into 40 squares, about 2 x 2 inches each.
Pro Tips
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice can be substituted for the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
