Pumpkin Bars

My favorite way to usher in the season is creating a spicy and tasty treat like pumpkin bars. Pumpkin is quite a unique flavor. What makes these bars stand out is when you add spices such as ginger and cloves. You can add dried cranberries for a festive touch. Enjoy!

Ingredients

3 eggs

1 c vegetable oil

2 cups sugar

1 cup pumpkin

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

2 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup dried cranberries or raisin

1 cup nuts, if desired

Directions:

Cream eggs, oil, and sugar thoroughly. Add pumpkin, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, flour, baking powder, soda, nuts, and cranberries or raisins. Grease and flour the cookie sheet. 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in x 1 in. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. 

Frosting

3 oz cream cheese

3 or 4 tbsp butter

2 cups powdered sugar or a little more for thickening

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp milk (add as needed)

Mix ingredients together until it is thickened. Spread on bars when slightly cooled.  Enjoy!