Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars

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Ingredients

  • orange zest
  • baking powder
  • vanilla
  • sugar
  • shortening
  • brown sugar
  • egg
  • baking soda
  • ground nutmeg
  • flour
  • pumpkin
  • orange frosting
  • walnuts
  • orange juice
  • ground ginger
  • pumpkin decorative candies
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla.
  4. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in nuts.
  6. Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  7. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool on a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange peel until blended.
  10. Frost bars; cut into squares.
  11. Top each square with a candy pumpkin.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1079 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 53.8g 69% DV
Carbs 138.9g 51% DV
Fiber 26.3g 94% DV
Sugar 33.3g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9647.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1031.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 218.3mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 20mg 22% DV
Calcium 1917.8mg 100% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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