my favorite amish pumpkin bars

"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

I believe there is no better way to create a smile than to bake something yummy! These pumpkin bars are from an Amish cookbook that I got when we lived in Ohio. The book is Amish Home Cooking with Elsa. There are SO many great recipes in this book!

So, here is the recipe...enjoy!

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Bars

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups pumpkin

2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

Mix first four ingredients together. Add last four. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.

Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese

1 stick oleo or shortening

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 lb. powdered sugar

Mix and thin with a little milk.

Let bars cool and then frost. Eat and enjoy!