Pumpkin Bars

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I figured it's about time I provide a semi-useful recipe!  These are a favorite in the M&M household, first introduced to us by Mary King.  While they are wonderful anytime of any day, I recommend them as a special Thanksgiving breakfast treat!

Ingredients:

2 c. pumpkin puree
1 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
2 c. flour

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin, oil, eggs, and sugar.  Add in cinnamon, powder, soda,  salt, and flour and whisk gently until blended.  Pour into a lightly oiled 11 x 15" shallow pan (or a 9x13" will do fine).  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Let cool completely, then frost with cream cheese frosting:

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 t. vanilla extract
2 - 3 c. powdered sugar

Cream together butter and cream cheese, then add in vanilla.  Mix well.  Add powdered sugar gradually, continually mixing until fluffy.