BUTTER-NUT PUMPKIN BARS


ingredients

3/4 c. margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 3/4 c. pumpkin
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins

preparation

In a 3-quart mixer bowl, combine margarine, sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Beat on medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often, until well blended (1 to 2 minutes). Reduce to low speed. Stir in flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and raisins.

Pour mixture into ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool, then frost with Orange Pecan Frosting.

Orange Pecan Frosting:

ingredients

3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. margarine
3 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans

preparation

In a 1-quart bowl, place all frosting ingredients, except pecans. Blend by hand, then beat on medium speed until light and fluffy (1 to 3 minutes). Stir in pecans and spread on bars.