Pumpkin Bars

Cozy Up with Pumpkin Bars: The Ultimate Fall Treat As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through your kitchen. Enter pumpkin bars—an irresistible blend of warm spices and creamy pumpkin that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or simply looking to indulge your sweet tooth, these delectable treats are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Join us as we explore why pumpkin bars are the must-have dessert this fall, along with a simple recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!

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Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 cups/410 mL granulated sugar
• 1 cup/250 mL vegetable oil
• 15 oz/425 g can pure pumpkin
• 2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp/10 mL baking powder
• 1 tsp/5 mL baking soda
• 1 tsp/5 mL salt
• 1 1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Organic Nutmeg
• 2 tsp/10 mL Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla®

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 3 3/4 cups/930 mL powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp/45 mL butter
• 4 tbsp/60 mL milk
• 2 tsp/30 mL cream cheese extract 

Directions

Pumpkin Bars
In a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin and Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla® until combined.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon and Watkins Organic Nutmeg. At a slow speed, slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined. Spread the batter into the greased 9 x 13-inch/23 x 33-cm baking pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
Remove from oven and let cool on a rack before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting
In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese extract until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar until combined. Add milk to desired consistency. Frost cooled pumpkin bars with frosting, cut and serve.
Makes approximately 12 bars.

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