Honey Pumpkin Bars

 from the kitchen of DeRae

1 ½ c sugar
¾ c honey
¾ c butter, softened
3 eggs
1 (16oz) can pumpkin
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp cloves

Beat sugar, honey, butter and eggs. Add pumpkin. Stir in dry ingredients. Bake in a greased and floured cookie sheet at 350 for 27 minutes. While still warm, frost with Creamy Glaze.

Creamy Glaze

Melt 5 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1 ½ c powdered sugar, 1 ½ tsps vanilla, and 5 tsps hot water.