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pumpkin raisin bars oh so good ~~~~~

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

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

(3 ratings)
yield 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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