Pumpkin Spice Bars

- contributed by Stacey Hoebel


4 large eggs

2 c. sugar

1 c. vegetable oil

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin- not pumpkin pie mix!

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 c. raisins, if desired

Cream cheese frosting (I just used store-bought)

1/2 c. chopped walnuts


1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bottom and sides of jelly roll pan, 15.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch, with shortening. A 9x13 inch pan also works.

2. Beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin in large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and gloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store covered in refrigerator.