Monday, November 7, 2022

Colonial Pumpkin Bars


It's still been so beautiful here in Texas, except that we did get storms and rain all day on  Friday. I'm still enjoying my waterfall and having tea from my cottage teapot, along with some pumpkin bars. 

I'm hanging my head in shame as I bought a new Fall teacup.  I just couldn't resist the pretty design.  It says Queen Anne on the underside. 


Yield: depends on size of cut
Author: Kitty, but is adapted from Just A Matter of Thyme Cookbook
Colonial Pumpkin Bars

Colonial Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin Bars
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • about 4- 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. For Bars: Cream butter and sugar together. Blend in pumpkin and eggs
  2. Mix remaining ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 10" x 15" pan for bars, or for a cake, into a 9" x 13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, depending on the size of the pan. When Cooled frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  3. For Frosting: Blend cream cheese and butter well. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and blend well.


My daughter and I watched Caiden's last high school football game together, as he'll graduate in the Spring.  He's #26. It's so wonderful that we get to enjoy these special events.

Harper turned 8 on Saturday and had a gymnastics party.  She was so excited to be with her friends. I'm so thankful to share in these moments of joy.

 

My two oldest grandsons, Connor on the left and Riley on the right turn 22 and 19 this week.  I'm so proud of them and their service.  


Thank you for your visit!  xo






22 comments:

  1. Oh don't hang your head in shame, Kitty. That is a marvelous autumn tea cup! Just think of all the joy it brought to your readers. I'm all smiles here. 😁

    It must've been bittersweet to watch the last football game of high school for Caiden. But onward and upward!

    Your young men in the service make me proud, too. Especially since they are serving in challenging times. God's love and protection on them and all our people in the military. Where would we be without them?!

    You have a beautiful family...all doing great and fun things. Happy Birthday to each one celebrating a birthday. They certainly all piled up on the calendar. πŸ˜‰

    That recipe sounds heavenly. If I had another can of pumpkin, I might consider it.

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  2. That teacup is so cute; I can see why you couldn't resist! The pumpkin bars look yummy and I just love seeing photo and hearing updates about your family. It sounds like everyone is doing really well!

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  3. Oh I love the teacup and saucer also - just gorgeous! What a delight to be able to enjoy your tea that way! The pumpkin bars look mouth-watering! I love all the great family pictures too. Another wonderful post! Have a wonderfully blessed week dear friend. XO

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  4. I like your new fall tea cup Kitty. Those pumpkin bars look so good and I enjoyed looking at the photos of your family. Enjoy the week Kitty.

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  5. Oh, those pumpkin bars, pinning! I can see how that pretty teacup tempted you. Love the family pics. Thank you, Connor and Riley, for your service! Harper's party looked like total fun.

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  6. Your autumn teacup is just perfect for this season, Kitty. And how delicious your pumpkin bars look. Harper is 8 already? How quickly they grow up. So glad you can participate in all the celebrations in your family. Have a good week!

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  7. I wouldn't hang your head in shame Kitty...such a pretty teacup to enjoy for fall. I love it paired with your adorable cottage teapot too! Your pumpkin bars look like a tasty fall or Thanksgiving treat. Love seeing your grands! I know you're so proud of them all but especially what honorable young men Connor and Riley have become with their military service. ♥

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  8. Your new fall teacup is so pretty Kitty and you deserve it! I know your heart is bursting with pride for all your grands, and it should be! You are truly blessed! Have a great week~
    Jenna

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  9. I am happy you bought yourself a lovely new autumn teacup. ♥
    It is beautiful, as are you and your wonderful family. I am SOOOO making those bars! I am seeing my Indy tea sisters this week - I think I will make them to bring - be a nice snack or even breakfast! Your timing is perfect. I will even take my elderly neighbor a nice big chunk for her tea time too. Hugs.

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  10. There is no shame in giving a pretty teacup a good home! I also have a number of Queen Anne teacups in my collection.

    Happy Birthday to the grandkids!

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  11. Happy Birthday to your Grands! Gorgeous teacup and yummy recipe. Adorable post. Blessings, dear Kitty.

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  12. Please thank your amazing grandsons for their service to our country! I don't blame you for purchasing the pretty cup and saucer: I love the fall colors! And the pumpkin bars look so good. I will pin the recipe because they will be great to serve on Thanksgiving as a snack later that afternoon!

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  13. Your pumpkin bars sound great Kitty! I think I need to make some kind of a cake soon:@)

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  14. Happy Birthday to your sweet grands. I thank Connor and Riley for their service. Bravo Kitty, your new teacup is gorgeous. I would have bought it too. Your pumpkin bars look so delicious and so perfect for these holidays.

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  15. That is a lovely autumn tea-cup.
    Many thanks for sharing the family photographs, they are great to see.

    Yummy pumpkin bars :)

    Enjoy your days.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Oh how delicious and such a sweet setting there with the cottage teapot! Love it all!

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  17. Kitty, I love your new teacup. You use your dishes so don't feel badly. It goes so well with your cottage teapot.
    Those pumpkin bars look delicious.
    You are blessed to have your grands nearby. Those handsome soldiers serving their country are great blessings. They are also very handsome!
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family.

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  18. Aw, so nice to see photos of your dear grandsons! I know you are so proud of them and trust the Lord will always keep them safe. The pumpkin bars sound amazing. I just made Kevin and Zach a pumpkin cake with homemade cream cheese frosting. I love everything pumpkin! God bless you always, sweet friend. :)

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  19. No reason to be ashaming for buying something that brings you joy! It is a beautiful teacup! How wonderful you get to attend so many of your grand's events, Kitty. Happy Birthday to all of your grands and Connor and Riley are true heros.

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  20. Connor and Riley, I join your grandma in honoring you and thanking you for serving our country so well. Bless you guys ...

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  21. What a lovely family. Enjoy your pretty new teacup and saucer.

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  22. Thanks to your gransons for their service!
    We also have two grandsons, both in the Air Force...Will be missing them both throughout the holidays.
    Printed the recipe!! Thanks~
    hughugs
    Donna

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