COLONIAL PUMPKIN BARS

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Vanilla frosted pumpkin bars with walnuts are the best! These can also be frozen with or without the frosting, for later use.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Mix in walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar, then beat until smooth. Spread over cooled pumpkin bars. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

TellTim ILoveHim
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These pumpkin bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more moisture next time.


Muyingo Erisa
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These pumpkin bars were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


juvy ann poliquit
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Mamita Maharjan
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These pumpkin bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


luqman Tanweer
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Just made these pumpkin bars and they are incredible! So moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Nakato Hadijah
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These pumpkin bars were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was rich and decadent, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Stefanija Nazarova
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These pumpkin bars were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was perfect and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


FAUSTINA CHIDIOGO
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pumpkin bars turned out perfect! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Tamzin-Teresa la Grange
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These pumpkin bars were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend them.


Ly at
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Just made these pumpkin bars and they are amazing! So moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ayesha MunawarAli
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These bars were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was rich and warm, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Fayaadh Ali
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rocío Piccolo
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again next year.