Paula Dean’s Pumpkin Bars
INGREDIENTS:
For the bars:
2 C. All-purpose flour
3 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda
2 tsp. Cinnamon
15 oz. Can pumpkin puree
1 C. Oil
1 ¾ C. Granulated sugar
4 large eggs
For the frosting:
½ C. Butter unsalted and softened
8 oz. Cream cheese softened
2 C. Confectioners sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, blend the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and sugar until well blended.
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
Pour the batter into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
Mix together the ingredients for the frosting until smooth and creamy.
Frost the bars, slice, and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g