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Pumpkin Raisin Bars

Rachel Ballinger
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24 Servings

Ingredients
  

Batter:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1 cup raisins optional

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk more as needed
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Put all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat until well mixed.
  • Pour the batter into a greased half sheet pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Cream the butter with a handheld mixer, then add cream cheese and beat till smooth and then add in the rest of the ingredients and beat until spreading consistency, adding more milk as needed. Spread over the cooled bars. 
Keyword dessert, Pumpkin, Raisin