Pumpkin Spice Bars

Great for trick-or-treaters....or served to adults with a steaming cup of hot cider.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 4  large eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 2  cups solid pack pumpkin (16 oz can)
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1  cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. In mixer, beat eggs until frothy.
3. Add sugar and continue beating 2 minutes.
4. Blend in oil and the canned pumpkin.
5. Sift dry ingredients together (over the raisins) and fold dry mixture into the egg mixture.
6. Do not over-mix.
7. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9" pan.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until done throughout.
9. Cool on rack, then cut into 24 squares.
10. For variety, top each square with a toasted walnut half.