Pumpkin Squares Jan Peterson

1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup melted butter 2 cups sugar

4 eggs 2 cups pumpkin

2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

Stir sugar into melted butter or oil; add the eggs and pumpkin. Beat together on medium speed. Sift all dry ingredients together and add gradually. Add the vanilla and a cup chopped nuts, if desired. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 15 jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degree for approximately 20 minutes. Cool ‑

Frosting:

3 ounces cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups powdered sugar Few drops of milk

4 Tbsp. Butter

Stir until smooth and frost cooled bars.