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Michelle Jacklett

Spiced Pumpkin Bars with Neufchatel Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Pumpkin Bars using Monk Fruit In The Raw.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can 15 ounces solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups Monk Fruit In The Raw
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Neufchatel Cream Cheese FrostingOptional
  • 8 oz Neufchatel cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, Monk Fruit In The Raw, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce; mix on low speed until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Spread into greased 9 x 13 (use larger pan for thinner bars) baking pan.
  8. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake).
  10. Cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
  11. In medium mixing bowl, beat Neufchatel cheese, butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, adding 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth.
  13. Spread frosting over cool bars. Store covered in refrigerator.