Pumpkin-Ginger Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 2 eggs
• 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• Ground nutmeg, if desired