Instructions

  1. PUMPKIN BARS: In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves.
  2. Stir in the eggs, pumpkin, and oil till combined.
  3. Spread batter in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  4. Bake in a 350-degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool for 2 hours on a wire rack.
  6. MUST COOL BEFORE SPREADING ON FROSTING.
  7. FROSTING: Beat together soft cream cheese; soft butter/margarine; and vanilla till light and fluffy.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well to reach spreading consistency.
  9. Spread ontop of bars.
  10. BEST WHEN SERVED REALLY CHILLED!