Anytime Pumpkin Bars

All things pumpkin, errr at least pumpkin bars. Yeah, Pumpkin Bars are all the pumpkin I need come fall. The only problem (if one would call it a problem) is that I call these bad boys dessert AND a sweet morning treat with black coffee. So I guess you could say these are a breakfast pastry, midday snack, and dessert all in one! For that reason I will call them anytime Pumpkin Bars. I have given this recipe out countless times so why not make it easier for everyone and have it here! Now to decide if I should day you’re welcome or I’m sorry 🤷🏽‍♀️

Anytime Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. granulated sugar
1-15 oz. can pumpkin purée
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. clover
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Frosting:
6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 stick butter
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 12x18 pan. Mix first four ingredients (eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin) in large bowl. Set aside. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add dry ingredients to liquid ingredients until batter is smooth. Pour into prepared baking pan. Shake pan gently to help spread evenly and therefore bake more evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow time to cool before frosting.

While baking prepare frosting. Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add milk and vanilla and mix. Add powdered sugar and combine until smooth. If too thick add small amount of milk until desired consistency. If too runny, add small amount of powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Once cooled, spread frosting over top.

Enjoy!

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