Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Name: Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; Orange Frosting; 3 tablespoons shortening; 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 24 pumpkin decorative candies

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Orange Frosting
3 tablespoons shortening
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
24 pumpkin decorative candies

1
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Beat in pumpkin and vanilla.
4
Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Stir in nuts.
6
Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
7
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8
Cool on a wire rack.
9
In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange peel until blended.
10
Frost bars; cut into squares.
11
Top each square with a candy pumpkin.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2/3 cup canned pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars

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