Cream butter; gradually addd sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg, beating well. Combine flour, soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in raisins. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Spread with Browned Butter Frosting. Cut in squares to serve.

Brown Butter Frosting 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from heat; transfer to bowl. Add remaining ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread frosting on bars.

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