Mom's Pumpkin Bars

Submitted by HealthyDoll7

"This is a favorite among my family. My mom has been making these since I was a little kid, and I have only grown to like them more! Even if you don't like pumpkin, you're sure to like these! They are a tasty treat! :-)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 2 9 x 13 in. pans
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup salad oil (I use canola oil)
• 2 cups sugar
• 15 ounces pumpkin
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups powdered sugar

directions

1. Mix the first four ingredients in a bowl (eggs through pumpkin).
2. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl (flour through nutmeg). Combine flour mixture with wet mixture. Beat together until combined.
3. Pour into two 9 x 13 inch pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
4. To prepare the cream cheese frosting, combine the listed ingredients (cream cheese through powdered sugar). Add more milk or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
5. Frost bars when cool. Enjoy! :-).

Reviews

[Kellys Kravings]

Very delicious & cakey. Frosting was perfect compliment to delicious pumpkin taste. Thanks!!