"PUMPKIN BARS"

From The Best of Classics Cookbook from Pillsbury

BARS

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup oil
1 (16 oz.) can (2 cups) pumpkin
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins

FROSTING

2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.  In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins; beat at low speed until moistened.  Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.  Sir in nuts and raisins.  Pour into greased pan.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.

In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth.  Spread over cooled bars.  Cut into bars.  Store in refrigerator.  YIELD:  48 bars