Peter Pumpkin Squares

Courtesy of USDA Nutrition

A perfect treat for pumpkin lovers. A seasonal treat for the holidays or any time of year that you're craving pumpkin.

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup oil (cooking)
• 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon margarine or butter (to grease the pan)

Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, and oil. Mix well.
4. In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
5. Add the pumpkin mix to the flour mix. Stir well.
6. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan with butter or margarine.
7. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan.
8. Bake for 30 minutes.

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