Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients

BARS

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1 cup oil

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin

4 eggs

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup raisins


FROSTING

2 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened

3 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps

1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan. 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.


2
Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.


3
In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

• Tip 1
  To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper, and place on microwaveable plate; microwave uncovered on High about 5 to 10 seconds or until soft.
  
• Tip 2
  The best way to measure flour is to stir it before spooning it into your measuring cup. Fill until heaped then sweep off the excess flour with the flat edge of a butter knife.
  
• Tip 3
  Remember to scrape down the sides of your bowl while mixing to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  

Nutrition Information

160 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 15g Sugars