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pumpkin raisin bars oh so good ~~~~~

★★★★★ 3
a recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

Sun-maid raisins recipe ! So good and healthy for ya too. Perfect for this time of year.

★★★★★ 3
serves 48 Bars
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin raisin bars oh so good ~~~~~

  • 2 c
    all-purpose 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
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 can
    15 oz. can pumpkin
  • 1/2 c
    nuts
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/3 c
    butter or margarine sofened (margarine will give you a different consistency)
  • 1 pkg
    3oz cream cheese softened (not whipped, bar type)
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pumpkin raisin bars oh so good ~~~~~

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 df and grease a 15x10x1" bakinig pan for bars and cook for 25-30 minutes or a 13x9" pan for a cake and cook for 40-50 minutes.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Pour into greased pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes for a 15x10" or 40 to 50 minutes for a 13x9" pan until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 4
    Frosting: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Store in refrigerator. Tip: Could use tofutti for frosting if lactose intolerent.
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