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Dessert for 24

Carrot Bars

$2.43for 445 minServes 24

Carrot bars bake with cinnamon and optional nuts, then cool under a smooth cream cheese frosting.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Carrots, 0.5 lb$1.09/lb typical0.5 lb$0.55Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical1.25 oz$0.79Typical price
Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.59

Swaps

  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)FlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 24servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.61 per serving$2.43 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 2 jars (4 oz) carrot baby food
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • vanilla

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Beat eggs, sugar, oil, carrot baby food, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir in flour and nuts, if using, then spread the batter in the pan.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool the bars completely, then beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and spread it over the bars.

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