RAISIN PUMPKIN BARS

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These moist bars will keep well-if your family doesn't eat them all right away! They're nice to take to a potluck supper or as a snack or dessert anytime. -J.B. Hendrix, Ganado, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over top; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.