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Carrot Bars

Carrot bars bake with cinnamon and optional nuts, then cool under a smooth cream cheese frosting.

$0.25per serving $
45 minstart to table
24servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 2 jars (4 oz) carrot baby food
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • vanilla

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Beat eggs, sugar, oil, carrot baby food, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir in flour and nuts, if using, then spread the batter in the pan.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool the bars completely, then beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and spread it over the bars.

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