Baby Carrot Bars

1 cup white sugar

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

7 ½ ounces junior baby food carrots

½ cup fresh carrots, ground

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup chopped walnuts

1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese

¼ cup butter, softened

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Add in the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.

Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cool thoroughly before cutting.

To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.