Monday, June 12, 2006

Pumpkin Bars

Bars
2 cups Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cloves
1 cup oil
1 (16-oz.) can (2 cups) pumpkin
4 eggs
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup raisins

Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350º F. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased pan.

Bake at 350º F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. 48 bars.

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