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Pumpkin Cranberry Bars are a well blended flavorful dessert that can be taken as an on the go snack as well. Also makes for a delicious quick breakfast.
Pumpkin Cranberry Bars
Pumpkin cranberry bars are a delicious on the go treat or dessert.
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking spice (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves etc.)
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit
2 eggs
¾ cups sugar
½ cup canola oil
1 cup pumpkin puree
Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 °.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, baking spice and salt. Stir in cranberries; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer beat together eggs, sugar and oil; add pumpkin puree and mix until just blended. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Spread mixture into a 9 x 11″ pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Frosting:
- In a small bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Drizzle in milk, stirring until you have a smooth mixture.
- Cut the bars and place them on a cooling rack over a piece of parchment paper. Drizzle with the powdered sugar frosting and let set for a few minutes.
