By Courtney Jones

This Thanksgiving, arrive at your family’s home with a dish that’ll surely earn you a spot in the

Thanksgiving Record Book. Forget that store bought Pumpkin Pie, try Pumpkin Bars.

They’re a unique deviation from the usual desserts family and friends parade in with during the

holiday season. Modernize your Thanksgiving this year.

Ingredients:

● 1⁄2 tsp. of cloves

● 1⁄2 tsp. of ginger

● 1⁄2 tsp. of nutmeg

● 1⁄2 tsp. of salt

● 1 – 15 oz. can of pumpkin

● 1 cup of salad oil

● 1 tsp. of baking soda

● 2 cups of flour

● 2 cups of sugar

● 2 tsp. of baking powder

● 2 tsp. of cinnamon

● 4 eggs

Instructions:

1. Mix 4 eggs, 1 cup of salad oil, 2 cups of sugar and 1 – 15 oz. can of pumpkin together.

2. Stir 2 cups of flour, 2 tsp. of baking powder, 1 tsp. of baking soda, 1⁄2 tsp. of salt, 2 tsp. of

cinnamon, 1⁄2 tsp. of ginger, 1⁄2 tsp. of cloves and 1⁄2 tsp. of nutmeg together.

3. Add the mixture described in step two to the mixture described in step one.

4. Mix the entire batter thoroughly.

Cooking Directions:

1. Pour mixture into a greased pan.

2. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Frosting for the Pumpkin Bars:

This frosting recipe is a simple and easy way to add extra flavor to the Pumpkin Bar.

Ingredients:

● 3⁄4 stick of margarine

● 1 tbsp. of milk

● 1 tsp. of vanilla

● 4 cups of powdered sugar

● 8 oz. package of cream cheese (2 to 3 oz.)

Instructions:

1. Beat 8 oz. package of cream cheese (2 to 3 oz.), 3⁄4 stick of margarine, 1 tsp. of vanilla

and 1 tbsp. of milk together until softened.

2. Add 4 cups of powdered sugar and beat until you acquire a creamy texture.

3. Frost the bars after they have finished cooling and serve.

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