Raisin Pumpkin Bars

Name: Raisin Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack 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; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

18 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack 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
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.