Frosted Pumpkin Bars

Mmmm- you want to make these, huh?  They are as moist and delicious as they look!  Perfect for this Halloween season- take some to your neighbors or hoard them all to yourself!

RECIPE

2 C. flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp Kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground cloves

2 C. sugar

1 C. Canola Oil

15 oz canned pumpkin

4 eggs

*Mix flour with all the seasonings and set aside.  In a separate bowl, beat sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs together.  Add the flour mixture and beat until everything is well combined.  Scrape down the sides and make sure all the flour is mixed in.  Pour into a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes, turning half way thru.  When a toothpick comes out clean, remove  to a cooling rack and let cool completely.  Mix the frosting together and spread over the bar.  Cut and enjoy!  

Frosting:

  2 C. powdered sugar

1/3 C. butter, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 TBL milk

1 tsp vanilla

* Cream butter and cream cheese together; add remaining ingredients and beat for 2 minutes.  Spread over cooled pumpkin bar.  Garnish with chopped pecans (optional).

Tips:

• I prefer to make these the night before- cover with saran wrap after they've cooled and frost the next day.  They taste better when they've had time to sit.