Ingredients

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

can (15 oz) pumpkin

4

eggs

1/2

cup chopped nuts

1/2

cup raisins

2

cups powdered sugar

1/3

cup margarine or butter, softened

3

oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese

1

tablespoon milk

1

teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

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.

Bake at 350°F. 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.