PERFECT PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Light and fluffy pumpkin bars topped with a rich, creamy, decadent cream cheese frosting, for an exquisite, heavenly result. They’ll disappear right before your eyes!

PUMPKIN BARS:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin (not pie filling!)

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 12 Tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons cream, half-and-half, or milk
• 6 cups unsifted powdered sugar

INSTRUCTION:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until light and fluffy. Add mixed dried ingredients into pumpkin mixture, beating until fully combined.
3. Spread batter in an ungreased 17×12 inch jelly roll pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes (adjust if your pan is a different size!), until the edges begin to brown slightly and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
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