Carrot Bars

These yummy treats are great for potlucks and family gatherings!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  oil
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  grated carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 3  ounces cream cheese
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Cream sugar and oil. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs and beat well.
2. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix well. Fold in carrots and nuts.
3. Pour batter in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Beat margarine, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners sugar until creamy. Spread on cooled bars.