Pumpkin Spice Bars

Note from Cheri: Judy, a reader from Sevierville, Tennessee sent in this wonderful spice bar recipe that has all the flavors of fall.

1 pkg. spice cake mix 16 oz. cooked or canned pumpkin 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 lb. confectioners sugar 1 C flaked coconut, lightly toasted 1/2 C vegetable or canola oil 4 large eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon

Makes About 50 Bars Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Grease a jelly roll pan (large baking sheet with a small edge all the way around). In a large bowl using a mixer, at low speed blend cake mix with salad oil, eggs, and pumpkin. Blend until moistened. Then mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan; bake until top is firm to touch; about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, at low speed beat cream cheese, vanilla and cinnamon. Add confectioners sugar; beat until smooth. spread evenly over completely cooled cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. To serve, cut in 2 inch bars.