Pumpkin Bars (Jannie)

2 cups sugar                                                 

1 cup oil                                                      

2 tsp. baking powder                                            

2 tsp. cinnamon                                            

1 can pumpkin (about 2 cups)

2 eggs

2 cups flour

½ tsp. salt

2 tsp. soda

1 cup nuts (opt)

Mix all ingredients.  Bake at 350° at 25 minutes (16x20 pan).