Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

from the kitchen of Michelle-

Bars:
2 c Flour
2 c Sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c oil
1 (16-oz.) can (2 cups) pumpkin
4 eggs
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 c raisins (optional)

Frosting:
2 c powdered sugar
1/3 c butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 T milk
1 tsp vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15x10x1-inch (bar) baking pan.
Combine all ingredients for bars except for the nuts and raisins; beat at a low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased pan.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. 48 bars.

High Altitude- above 3500 feet: decrease baking soda to 1/2 tsp. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

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