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-ounce) 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-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-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. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased pan.
2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
3. In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
High Altitude (above 3500 feet): Decrease baking soda to 1/2 teaspoon. Bake at 375°F. for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Bar * Calories: 160 * Calories from Fat: 70 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 8 g 12% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 20 mg 7% * Sodium: 95 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 20 g 7% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 2% * Sugars: 15 g * Protein: 2 g * Vitamin A: 45% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 2% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1 1/2 Fat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 1/2 Fat