Pumpkin Bars

4 eggs

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 c. cooking oil

1 can pumpkin (16-oz.)

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

In mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil. Add dry ingredients and pumpkin and mix thoroughly. Spread batter into ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. 

Frosting:

One 3-ounce package cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar. Cream together cream cheese and margarine. Stir in vanilla and sugar a little at a time, beating well until mixture is smooth. Nuts may be added on top if desired.

Ellen M. Sprunger

Our Swiss Pantry II
First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987