Carrot and Raisin Bars
Description
Spiced carrot and raisin bars with walnuts and a hint of orange taste just like carrot cake in the form of a cookie bar.
Ingredients
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2 cups grated carrots
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup water
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup orange juice
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Combine carrots, raisins, water, sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Pour carrot mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Stir flour, egg, baking soda, and salt into carrot mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.