Raisin Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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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 for a snack or dessert anytime.

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Raisin Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
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
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted near 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 bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 297 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Raisin Pumpkin Bars in Country December/January 2005, p49