Forest of the Plains

About a month ago the windchill was below 0 and I was looking for something to bake that could be taken to another family. I stumbled upon this recipe and thought it sounded decent. Was it more than decent! I always make notations beside each recipe as I try them, and beside this one is written "rather addictive when warm". The recipe notes that these bars freeze well. I suppose they might, but there won't be any left to freeze if your willpower is like mine!

From Simply In Season

Winter Squash Bars

Beat together in bowl:
2 cups winter squash or pumpkin (cooked & pureed)
1.5 cups sugar
.75 c oil
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
.5 tsp salt

Mix in:
1 c flour
1 c whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon

Pour into lightly greased 11x17-inch jelly roll pan. bake in preheated oven at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Yields 24 bars (or 4 servings if you opted to bake this instead of making dinner. After all, it has whole wheat flour and pumpkin - it's very healthy!)