With cooler temps in the air, one of the ways to get the family together for a cozy night at home is a good pumpkin recipe. Kristen Miranda with the QC Life team shared her recipe for Pumpkin Raisin Bars and the word is out – they’re delicious. We wanted to share this treat with you! Heads up, this recipe makes about 48 bars.

PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS 🎃

Here’s what you need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cloves
• 1 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 15 oz can (2 cups) pumpkin
• ½ cup chopped nuts
• ½ cup Sun-Maid raisins

Here’s the step-by-step: 

1.  Heat oven to 350*
2. Grease 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan
3. Combine all ingredients except nuts and raisins in a bowl
4. Beat at low speed until moistened
5. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed
6. Stir in nuts and raisins
7. Pour into greased pan
8. Bake 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean
9. Cool completely

 Cream cheese frosting

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine softened
• 3 oz. package of cream cheese softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

1.  In a small bowl, combine all ingredients
2. Beat until smooth
3. Frost cooled pumpkin bars
4. Store in refrigerator