Pumpkin Raisin Bars
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 cup oil
4 eggs
1 (15 oz.) can (2 cups) pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15x10x1 Baking pan.* In a large mixing 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 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Store in refrigerator. Makes 48 bars.
*To make Pumpkin Raisin Cake, use 13x9 inch pan and bake 40 to 50 minutes.
