Pumpkin Squares

This was handed down from my lovely next door neighbor.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 30 squares

Ingredients

• 4  eggs
• 1 2⁄3 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 15  ounces  canned 100% pumpkin
• 2  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt

• Cream Cheese Topping

• 3  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl beat eggs, apple sauce, oil, sugar and pumpkin.
3. Add in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt to above mixture and mixing well.
4. Spread on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
6. For an extra treat, top with cream cheese topping.
7. When pumpkin squares are cooled spread on top, cut and serve.
8. Cream Cheese Topping: Mix cream cheese, margarine, vanilla and powdered sugar in a medium bowl, mixing well until smooth.