Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin bars are a type of treat that are very popular around Thanksgiving. Many different spices can be used in them such as nutmeg, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Some people like to add berries, nuts, or raisins. There are many different kinds of pumpkin bars, such as "Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars," "Maple Frosted Pumpkin Bars," and "Pumpkin Cranberry Bars."

There are several recipes for pumpkin bars, but the following one is delicious and easy to make. First, a person needs to get the correct ingredients. These include 4 eggs, 1 2/3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of oil, 1 can or 16 ounces of pumpkin, 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Next, the eggs, oil, pumpkin and sugar should be mixed together until it is light and airy. In a different bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Stir this into the other mixture. Then pour the batter into an ungreased pant that is 15 inches by ten inches. If a person wanted to, he or she could also use cupcake tins. Bake the mixture at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Let cool and frost with the icing.

To make the icing, you need 1 package of cream cheese, 1/2 a cup of butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 cups of powdered sugar. First, mix together the butter and cream. Gradually add in the sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. If you want it to look bright, food coloring can be added. You can find this recipe at the following website: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,176,130182-241198,00.html.