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pumpkin raisin bars

Recipe by
Mary-Ann D'Antonio
Stoneham, MA

These bars smell so good when baking because of the spices. This was a cake and I changed it over to make bars because I was looking for finger foods for a party. My Mom always made this cake around the Christmas Holidays because she said it made the house smell good.

yield 48 bars or a 13" x 9" cake (note longer baking for cake - 40 to 50 minutes
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin raisin bars

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    sugar or sugar substitute
  • 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 (i use corn oil)
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 can
    15 oz can - (2) cups pumpkin
  • 1/2 c
    chopped nuts (nuts can be left out if anyone has an allergy)
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • FROSTING
  • 1/3 c
    margarine or butter, softened
  • 1
    3 oz pkg. of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pumpkin raisin bars

  • 1
    Heat over to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Grease 15" x 10" x 1" baking pan.
  • 3
    In a large bowl combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins.
  • 4
    Beat on low speed until moistened.
  • 5
    Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • 6
    Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 7
    Pour into greased pan.
  • 8
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. COOL COMPLETELY.
  • 9
    In a smaller bowl, combine all frosting ingredients and beat until smooth.
  • 10
    Frost cooled bars and store in refrigerator. Makes 48 bars.
  • 11
    If you would like, you can make a 13" x 9" Pumpkin Raisin Cake. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

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