Pumpkin Pie Bars

  

2 cups roasted pie pumpkin or 1 16 oz. can

1 stick melted butter

2 eggs

¾ cup sugar

1 cup flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 ½ teaspoons ginger

1 teaspoon cloves

¼ teaspoon salt

freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup raisins

½ cup lightly toasted chopped and whole pecans

½ cup lightly toasted whole pecans

Grease a 12 x 12 baking dish. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all the wet ingredients in a large bowl. Mix all the dry ingredients including, the raisins and pecans. Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Decorate the top with the whole pecans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bars are set. Cool, cut into squares, and serve.