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  • Frosted Pumpkin Squares

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    Frosted Pumpkin Squares
    Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Servings: 12
    by Rachael Monaco
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    Enjoy a frosted pumpkin square with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or hot spiced apple cider on a cool Autumn afternoon or evening. The applesauce reduces the calories and fat in this wonderful dessert, and it doesn't change the texture or taste at all. Make it even better by making your own cocoa mix!

    Ingredients

    • 4 eggs, beaten (or equivalent egg substitute)
    • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 can (28 ounces) 100% pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    • 1/2 cup raisins (golden raisins work nicely or use 1/4 cup dark raisins and 1/4 cup golden raisins)
    • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • Frosting Ingredients:
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 8 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 pound powdered sugar (icing sugar, confectioners sugar)
    • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    • 2 to 3 tsp. milk

    Directions

    1. Cake directions:
    2. Combine all ingredients and pour into 13x9-inch baking dish or jelly-roll pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
    3. Bake at 350*F for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly while making the frosting.
    4. Frosting directions:
    5. Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract. Slowly add powdered sugar. Blend in milk until smooth. Spread on warm squares. Cut into squares, about 12.
    6. Rachael's Recipe Notes:
    7. For those with nut allergies, leave out the walnuts, add extra raisins if desired.
    8. For those with cinnamon allergies, substitute nutmeg.

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