Pumpkin Squares

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One of the ladies I used to work with, Barb R., would bring in a tray of these wonderful pumpkin squares. They are moist, with just the right amount of sweetness, and the frosting just “seals the deal”.

Pumpkin Squares
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Pumpkin Squares

Recipe by Diane Becker
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Course: Desserts
Servings

16

servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 2/3 cups sugar

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces)

  • Frosting

  • 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces) room temperature

  • 1 stick of butter, room temperature

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees
  • Spray a jelly roll pan with cooking spray, such as Pam
  • Put the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the eggs, oil and pumpkin and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into a jelly roll pan and bake for 50 minutes
  • Remove from oven and cool thoroughly.
  • When the squares are cool, make the frosting
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until well blended.
  • Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat well.
  • Spread over the pumpkin and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, cut into squares.

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