PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS OH SO GOOD ~~~~~

Pumpkin Raisin Bars Oh So Good ~~~~~ image

Provided by Carol Junkins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c oil
4 eggs
1 can(s) 15 oz. can pumpkin
1/2 c nuts
1/2 c raisins
FROSTING:
1/3 c butter or margarine sofened (margarine will give you a different consistency)
1 pkg 3oz cream cheese softened (not whipped, bar type)
2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 df and grease a 15x10x1" bakinig pan for bars and cook for 25-30 minutes or a 13x9" pan for a cake and cook for 40-50 minutes.
2. 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.
3. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes for a 15x10" or 40 to 50 minutes for a 13x9" pan until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
4. Frosting: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Store in refrigerator. Tip: Could use tofutti for frosting if lactose intolerent.