Pumpkin-Spice Bars

“Moist bars with a not-too-sweet frosting.” Makes 48 bars.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Grease a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1” jelly roll pan.

Step 3

Beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin.

Step 4

Mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves.

Step 5

Coat raisins with a little bit of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom. Fold into batter with a rubber spatula.

Step 6

Pour batter into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until light brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 7

Cool in pan.

Step 8

Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. (Instructions follow.). Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.

Step 9

Cut into bars, about 2x1 1/2”.

Step 10

Refrigerate any leftover bars.

Step 11

Mix cream cheese, margarine or butter and vanilla extract together.

Step 12

Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and of spreading consistency.