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Colonial Pumpkin Bars

Colonial Pumpkin Bars

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 36 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Bars Base

    • 🧈 ¾ cup butter
    • 🍬 2 cups white sugar
    • 🥚 4 eggs, beaten
    • 🎃 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 🌰 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • Frosting

    • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 🧈 ⅓ cup butter, softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🍬 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.

2

In a large bowl, cream together ¾ cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into pumpkin mixture. Mix in walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

3

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

4

To prepare frosting, mix cream cheese, ⅓ cup butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled pumpkin bars.

5

Cut into squares and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

200

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 Freeze the bars with or without frosting for later use.Ensure the bars are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.Add extra walnuts or spices to suit your taste.