Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin bars just don't have the same appeal in the summertime as they do in the fall.  Since autumn weather has finally arrived for us, I'm in the mood for this tasty dessert.  This gives you the same flavors and textures as a pumpkin roll without all the fuss of rolling it up.

4 eggs
1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
15 oz. pumpkin
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup nuts (optional for some - not for me)

FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted to break up lumps

Mix eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin into large bowl.  Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and nuts together and add to mixture.  Pour into greased and floured cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Frosting:  Beat cheese, butter, vanilla, and milk together until soft.  Add powdered sugar until correct consistency.  Spread on bars.  Cuts better if chilled.  Store in refrigerator.