Carrot-Orange Bars
Carrot-Orange Bars requires roughly 50 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 148 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground nutmeg, sugar, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as an inexpensive hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan.
In a medium bowl, cream the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and slowly add to mixture, alternating with 1/3 cup orange juice and 2 teaspoons of rind. Stir in the coconut and carrots.
Pour batter into baking pan.
Bake for about 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
Combine 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1 teaspoon of orange rind and 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Warm slightly and pour over cooled bars.