Pumpkin Bars

Recipe from my mom - I always remember this because it was printed on an orange index card. 

I half the recipe if it is just me.

Also, I use pumpkin pie spice mix instead of the separate.


 Pumpkin Bars


Ingredients:

2 c flour
2 c sugar
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1.5 tsp nutmeg
1.5 tsp ginger
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 c oil
4 eggs
2 c pumpkin (16 oz)

Mix all dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and mix. Bake 350 for 25 min.

Frosting:
3 oz cream cheese
2 c powder sugar
6 Tbs butter
1 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Soften cream cheese and butter. Add rest of ingredients. Add more milk if needed.

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