PETER PETER PUMPKIN BARS

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Sweet tooths will polish off these wonderful bars. They have a delicious orange frosting and can be decorated with candy pumpkins.-Barb Schlafer, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE FROSTING:
3 tablespoons shortening
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Candy pumpkins or orange and green frosting, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest until blended. Frost bars; cut into squares. If desired, top with candy pumpkins or decorate with colored frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Aaliyah Blankenship
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.


Louise Suscha
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These bars were delicious! The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Xusen gurey Xuseen muuse
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I loved the flavor of these bars, but they were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.


Saphire Alvarado
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These bars were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Musfiqulislam Rifat
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I was a bit disappointed with these bars. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit dry. I think I might try adding some extra moisture next time.


Govinda Dahal
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These bars are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend them.


minky mahlangu
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting on top.


Zinhle Ayanda Mtshali
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a Halloween party and they were a big hit. They're easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Fabian Escamilla Gallardo
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I love this recipe! The pumpkin bars are always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or bake sales.


Dj Sham
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These pumpkin bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.