Peter Pumpkin Squares

(For Halloween, or anytime!)

1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 2/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. quick or old-fashioned oats (uncooked)
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Use 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Combine pumpkin, sugar, eggs and oil, mixing until well-blended. Add combined flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, soda and salt; mix well. Pour into greased pan, spreading evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Frosting:
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla until well-blended. Gradually add sugar, beating smooth. Spread frosting over cold cake and sprinkle with nuts. Good for large groups.

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