Spicy Pumpkin Bars

Yield: 48 bars

Ingredients:

BARS
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® Whole Wheat Flour
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco® Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup apple juice
1 can (15-oz.) pumpkin
2 eggs

FROSTING
1 package (3-oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons

Preparation Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

2. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Spread in greased and floured pan.

3. Bake at 350° F. for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

4. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and margarine; blend well. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar and enough milk for desired spreading consistency; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude: (Above 3500 Ft.)
Increase all purpose flour to 1 1/3 cups; decrease baking powder to 1 teaspoon. Bake as directed above.