When we lived in Ohio a few years back, we would frequent the local Amish community. We would enjoy going there as a family and just spend a lazy-day exploring.
One of our stops would be Yoder's Amish Home in Millersburg Ohio. They had THE BEST baked goods!! One of the last times we were there I bought a cookbook from them...Amish Home Cooking with Elsa. I can honestly say that I have tried many of the recipes inside and they have all been really good!
This time of year I go to one of my familys all-time favorites, the pumpkin bars. Now, they are not the healthiest! But, they are easy to make and they are THE best!
Amish Pumpkin Bars
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups can pumpkin
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
dash of salt
Mix first four ingredients together. Add last four. Spread into greased baking sheet (jelly roll pan) with sides. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese (fat-free or Neufchâtel can be used)
1 stick of shortening
vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar (more or less to taste) * original recipe calls for 1 pound...too much for me!
Mix together and spread on cooled bars. Enjoy!
