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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars are usually made in the fall but anytime is the right time for Pumpkin Bars.
Course Bar, Dessert
Keyword cream cheese, frosting, pumpkin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon each; ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 stick butter, softened
  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 16 oz box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
  • Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350º for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near middle comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack
  • For Frosting: Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Beat until smooth. Spread on cooled bars.