Carrot-raisin bars

24 bars

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
cupMargarine; softened
1largeEgg
1teaspoonVanilla
¼cupWater
¾cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
¾teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupQuick-cooking rolled oats
¼cupRaisins, chopped
½cupCarrot, shredded

Directions

24 bars 60 calories per bar

1. Preheat oven to 350øF (moderate).

2. Lightly grease 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan 3. Beat sugar and margarine with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended--about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Mix in water.

4. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to egg mixture. Mix until blended. 5. Mix in oats, raisins, and carrot.

6. Spread dough in pan.

7. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean-about 25 minutes.

* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244 * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias