The changing of the seasons always gives us a sense of renewal. As the leaves fall, the crisp, cool air gives the trees a rest from the summer heat. Eventually, winter covers them in a soft blanket of snow as the flowers prepare to blossom in the spring.
We look forward to a lot of things in the fall: the beginning of hockey season, University of North Dakota football, and the Potato Bowl Parade. Dr. Amundson and his wife Kim love to drive to the lake to take in all the beautiful colors of the season. And of course, who doesn’t love to enjoy some delicious seasonal treats?
That’s why we want to share our special pumpkin bar recipe with you. Every fall, we love making them and we’re sure that you will too.
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Amundson Dental Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients
For the pumpkin bar:
4 eggs
2 cups white granulated sugar
15 oz canned pumpkin (Libby’s)
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp nutmeg
For the frosting:
9 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup butter softened
1 tsp vanilla
5-7 cups of powdered sugar
3 tbsp cream
Directions:
To make the pumpkin bar, you first mix the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and oil until it is well-mixed. Then, you mix in the flour and spices until everything is well-blended. Pour the mixture into a greased 15 x 10 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 25-30 minutes.
While the pumpkin bars are baking, start making the cream cheese frosting. First pour the cream cheese and butter into a large bowl, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Add the cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar, and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once the pumpkin bars are done, take them out of the oven. Let them cool off a bit before frosting them with your cream cheese frosting. Now, you have delicious pumpkin bar treats to enjoy with your friends and family!