Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars Recipes

PETER PETER PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
• Add eggs, one 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 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange peel until blended.
• Frost bars; cut into squares.
• Top each square with a candy pumpkin.

PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

PAUL'S PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.
• Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.
• To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.