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Pumpkin-pecan Squares With Cream Cheese Drizzle Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tsps baking powder .
  • 2 1/2 tsps pumpkin pie spice .
  • FOR THE CREAM CHEESE DRIZZLE .
  • 1/4 c confectioners' sugar .
  • 1 c carrots, finely shredded .
  • 3/4 c granulated sugar .
  • 1/2 c pecans, coarsely sliced & toasted (2 oz) .
  • 1 tbsp vanilla .
  • 6 tbsps light cream cheese (Nefuchatel) .
  • FOR THE BARS .
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin .
  • 1/3 c unsalted butter, softened .
  • 3/4 c egg substitute .
  • 1 tsp baking soda .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla .
  • 1/2 c dark brown sugar

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare the bars, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #2 Spray a 15 by 10 inch jelly roll pan with a non-stick spray.
  • Step #3 Whisk together the flour, pie spice, baking powder & baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Step #4 With an electric beater at medium speed, beat the granulated sugar, butter & brown sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
  • Step #5 Beat in the pumpkin, egg substitute, carrot, & vanilla.
  • Step #6 Then slowly beat in the flour mixture.
  • Step #7 Spread into prepared pan & bake this until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 mins.
  • Step #8 Cool completely on a rack.
  • Step #9 To prepare the cream cheese drizzle: mix the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, & vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Step #10 Transfer to a pastry bag with a round writing tip.
  • Step #11 When the bars are cool, drizzle the mixture over the bars.
  • Step #12 Sprinkle top with the pecans, pressing them into the drizzle to help them adhere.
  • Step #13 Let stand 15 mins to allow the drizzle to set, then cut into bars.
  • Enjoy the Pumpkin-Pecan Squares With Cream Cheese Drizzle recipe

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