NC Egg Association | Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: 40 Total Time: 45 mins
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 45 mins
Servings: 40

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.