Fluffy Raisin Pumpkin Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Chocolate-covered raisins are a fun surprise inside these moist pumpkin bars. The traditional cream cheese frosting never fails to please. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
3/4 cup vegetable oil |
4 eggs |
2 cups canned pumpkin |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup chocolate-covered raisins for baking |
frosting: |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon milk |
1 teaspoon orange extract |
decorator sprinkles, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; gradually add to the pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts and chocolate-covered raisins.
2. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Add milk and orange extract; beat until smooth. Frost bars. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.
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