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Paul’s Pumpkin Bars

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Mix all together in large bowl:

 

2 cups flour

 

2 tsp. baking powder

 

1 tsp. cinnamon

 

½ tsp. ground ginger

 

¼ tsp. ground cloves

 

1 tsp. baking soda

 

¼ tsp. salt

 

4 eggs, beaten

 

(1) 15oz. pumpkin

 

2/3 cup sugar

 

1 cup oil (canola or vegetable)

 

¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)

 

Mix until thoroughly blended; spread in a 15x10x1 un-greased jelly-roll pan; bake @ 350º for 25 to 30 minutes

 

Cream Cheese Frosting:

 

In small bowl put:

 

3oz. cream cheese, softened

 

¼ cup margarine, softened

 

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Beat until fluffy

 

Add:

 

2 cups powdered sugar

 

Beat until smooth; spread over cooled bars