Debbie's Pumpkin Bars

Another recipe from a former co-worker. These bars are delicious, but are certainly not for the diet-conscious (see version #2 for a more healthy option)! I have made them many times (both versions) and they are always a hit.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup  oil
• 4  eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. Grease& flour 10x15 jelly roll pan; set aside.
3. Beat sugar, oil& eggs in a large bowl.
4. Sift dry ingredients; add to egg mixture, stirring well to combine.
5. Add pumpkin & nuts.
6. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 20-25 minutes or until done.
7. Cool thoroughly; frost with cream cheese frosting, or serve with Cool Whip.