The BEST Pumpkin Bars Recipe

I've really got a love/hate relationship with baking. It is something that I genuinely enjoy, but unfortunately the end product always turns out soo delicious it is difficult to turn down seconds and thirds. Because of this, I decided to never bake something unless I know I can give away most of it to family or friends the next day.

I had those same good intentions the other day when I made these pumpkin bars, but sadly only a quarter of the pan made it out of the house. The rest, my husband and I devoured within 2 days.

Don't worry, I combated that with some salad eating & just keeping my macros on point the days following. Some days you just have to let yourself indulge a little. It's all about balance ;) lol

But really, it's gotten to the point where I severely limit how often I will make these delicious, surprisingly easy pumpkin bars for fear of eating them all myself.

Ingredients & Directions:

Pumpkin bars-

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 c sugar
• 1 c canola oil
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
• 2 c flour
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

•  In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil & pumpkin. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, & salt and them gradually add to pumpkin mixture.
• Lightly coat jelly roll pan with cooking spray and pour mixture in. (I like my KitchenAid Jelly Roll Pan)
• Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes. 
• Cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting-

1. 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2. 1/4 c butter, softened
3. 1 tsp vanilla
4. ...............................

For full instructions please see : www.leximichelleblog.com

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