Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.75 cup

Miracle Whip

18.5 unit

Spice Cake Mix

16 unit

Pumpkin

3 unit

Eggs

1 unit

Confectioners' Sugar

sifted

1 unit

Vanilla Frosting

prepared

1 unit

Red and Green Gumdrops

sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine Miracle Whip, spice cake mix, pumpkin, and eggs.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix at medium speed until well blended.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until bars start to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Let cool completely.

Step 8
~3 min

Sprinkle the cooled bars with confectioners' sugar.

Step 9
~3 min

Cut into bars.

Step 10
~3 min

Pipe a swirl of vanilla frosting in the center of each bar.

Key Technique: Frosting
Step 11
~3 min

Decorate with sliced green gumdrops (2 slices) to resemble holly leaves and sliced red gumdrops (3 slices) to resemble holly berries.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts to the batter.

Use different colored gumdrops for a unique look.

Dust with more confectioners' sugar for a snowier appearance.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (spice)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or coffee.

Offer as part of a holiday dessert spread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Whipped Cream
Hot Chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular during the holiday season, especially Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

65/100