Carrot-Pumpkin Bars with Orange Icing

Combine two classic recipes--carrot cake and pumpkin bars--for a delicious classic-to-be.


Carrot-Pumpkin Bars with Orange Icing


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 36 bars
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 3    eggs, beatenOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1  cup  canned pumpkinOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  cup  finely shredded carrotsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped walnutsOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1 to 2  tablespoons  orange liqueur or orange juiceOn Sale
  •     Walnut halves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, orange peel, baking soda, and salt. Set the flour mixture aside.
3.
In a medium bowl combine eggs and brown sugar. Stir in pumpkin, oil, milk, and vanilla. Then stir in carrots and chopped walnuts.
4.
Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until combined. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread with Orange Icing; cut into triangles or bars. If desired, garnish each with a walnut half. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes 36 bars.

For Orange Icing
In a mixing bowl combine powdered sugar and enough of the orange liqueur or orange juice to make an icing that is easy to drizzle.

Make-Ahead Tip
Bake bars as directed; cool completely. Do not drizzle with icing. Place cut bars in a freezer container and freeze for up to 1 month. Before serving, thaw for 15 minutes. Prepare Orange Icing and drizzle as directed.

Nutrition information
Calories 137, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 24%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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