"Don't wait until fall to make these cakelike bars; they're just as good with a glass of lemonade as with a cup of hot cider. Canned pumpkin is available in supermarkets throughout the year. Look for crystallized ginger in specialty stores...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Bars:
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Just under a cup of all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup canned pumpkin
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3/4 cup raisins
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1/2 cup cooking oil
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For Topping:
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3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
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1 teaspoon shortening