Dessert Recipe of the Week

Halloween is just around the corner, so why don't you try a new festive dessert? This recipe is one that my mom makes us every year around this time and is extremely delicious!

Pumpkin Bars

For the bars you'll need:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 2 tsps. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Mix all ingredients until smooth and pour into a sheet pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

For the frosting you'll need:

• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 cup oleo (or butter)
• 2 or 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  

Mix the frosting ingredients until smooth. Once bars are cooled, spread evenly over the top.

(Makes 20-30 bars)

Enjoy your treat!

by Lauryn Ragland