CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS 
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 1/2 c. shredded carrot
1 med. zucchini, shredded (1 c.)
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. cooking oil
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1 recipe Citrus Cream Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger and baking soda. In another large mixing bowl, stir together eggs, carrot, zucchini, raisins, walnuts, oil, honey and vanilla. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread batter in an ungreased 13"x9"x2" baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Frost with Citrus Cream Cheese Frosting. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.

CITRUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: In a small mixing bowl, beat 1 (8 oz.) tub light cream cheese product, 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel or orange peel with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

 

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