Pumpkin Bars II

This makes a great dessert to bring to a potluck. I've brought it to several and there never is any leftovers.

• Calories: 637 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 9 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 ½ ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ teaspoons milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl combine the pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and sugar.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 3

Using an electric mixer, slowly add the oil, eggs and pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Mix and pour into greased 17 x 11 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 - 25 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 5

To make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese, 9 tablespoons butter, vanilla together. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and milk.