Pumpkin-Ginger Bars

Mmm! Enjoy classic frosted pumpkin bars made with the goodness of whole wheat flour.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

2:30

Hrs:Mins

Makes

bars

Bars

1 1/2

cups packed brown sugar

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

cup Gold Medal® whole wheat flour

1/4

cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup vegetable oil

1/2

cup milk

teaspoon vanilla

can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

eggs

Frosting

package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

cups powdered sugar

to 2 tablespoons milk

Ground nutmeg, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on low speed until blended. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled bars. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 48 bars

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Substitution

One-half teaspoon ground ginger can be used in place of the crystallized ginger, but expect a different texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)

Calories 120

(Calories from Fat 35),

Total Fat 4g

(Saturated Fat 1g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 10mg;
Sodium 75mg;
Total Carbohydrate 19g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 14g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pumpkin-Ginger Bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens