Spicy Pumpkin Bars

This is a recipe I have enjoyed since childhood. My mom always made these yummy bars for our fall bonfire. They are delicious!

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. pureed pumpkin
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 1/2 c. four
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla and pumpkin. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture and blend. Spread in a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 17-20 minutes.

Glaze:
1/2 c. brown sugar
6 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar

Cook brown sugar, butter, milk, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a sauce pan until bubbling. Stir in vanilla. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. Pour and smooth over cooked bars.