Raisin Iron Bars

A healthy sweet treat that I've been making since I could bake.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 18 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  cup carrot, grated
• 1 1⁄2 cups  quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup non-fat powdered milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, sift flour, non-fat dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix oil, molasses,and water.
4. Add egg, brown sugar, and carrots.
5. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
6. Add the rolled oats and raisins; mix well.
7. Pour into a greased 9-inch pan.
8. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool for at least 15 minutes.
10. Cut into 18 bars.