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Terri McK

Serves/Makes:36 bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10 ml). baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml). shredded orange peel
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). salt
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) packed brown sugar
• 1 cup (225 ml) canned pumkin (Libby's)
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
• 1 cup (225 ml) shredded carrots
• 1 cup (225 ml) walnuts, chopped
• orange icing (see recipe)
• walnut halves-garnish
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sifted powdered sugar
• 2 or 3 tbs (45 ml) orange liqueur or orange juice

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• In large bowl combine flour, orange peel, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In another bowl combine eggs and sugar.
• Stir in pumpkin, oil, milk, and vanilla
• Stir in shredded carrots and walnuts.
• Add egg mixture to flour mixture stirring with wooden spoon.
• Spread batter into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 25 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Orange Icing:
• In mixing bowl add sugar and enough liqueur to make easy for drizzling over cooled bars.
• Spread icing and cut into triangle bars.
• Garnish with half of a walnut for each bar.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Comments

This has a wonderful flavour and is great for all occasions.