The BEST Pumpkin Bars Recipe

I've really got a love/hate relationship with baking. It is something that I genuinely enjoy, but unfortunately the end product always turns out soo delicious it is difficult to turn down seconds and thirds. Because of this, I decided to never bake something unless I know I can give away most of it to family or friends the next day.

I had those same good intentions the other day when I made these pumpkin bars, but sadly only a quarter of the pan made it out of the house. The rest, my husband and I devoured within 2 days.

Don't worry, I combated that with some salad eating & just keeping my macros on point the days following. Some days you just have to let yourself indulge a little. It's all about balance ;) lol

But really, it's gotten to the point where I severely limit how often I will make these delicious, surprisingly easy pumpkin bars for fear of eating them all myself.

I originally shared this recipe in 2015? Years later and it's still my go-to dessert for big Fall family gatherings (when others are around to eat this too and it's not just me). It's been fun to see that it's now a lot of other people's go-to as well!

Ingredients:
Pumpkin bars-

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 c sugar
• 1 c canola oil
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
• 2 c flour
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1.  In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil & pumpkin. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, & salt and them gradually add to pumpkin mixture.
2. Lightly coat jelly roll pan with cooking spray and pour mixture in. (I like my KitchenAid Jelly Roll Pan)
3. Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes. 
4. Cool completely before frosting.
5. ..........................

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