PUMPKIN BARS

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

• 6 oz. cream cheese
• 3/4 stick oleo (or butter)
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet (11 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 3/4 inches).
2. Mix sugar, eggs, and pumpkin until combined. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. For frosting, beat cream cheese, oleo, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat to desired consistency. Spread on cooled bars.