Black Bottom Pumpkin Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining spices in bowl.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine sugar and butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
6. 6
   Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
7. 7
   Add pumpkin; beat until well mixed.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, beating at low speed and scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
9. 9
   Spoon 2 1/4 cups batter into bowl.
10. 10
    Add cocoa; mix well.
11. 11
    Spread into prepared pan.
12. 12
    Spread remaining batter over top.
13. 13
    Bake 21-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
14. 14
    Cool 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Combine all glaze ingredients except milk in bowl; beat at low speed, gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
16. 16
    Drizzle glaze over bars.