Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yields
20 servings
Save time and whip up this sweet treat using boxed cake mix.
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ingredients
1
box Duncan Hines Carrot Cake Mix
1
cup Hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins)
1
egg
½
cup packed brown sugar
⅓
cup light corn syrup
⅔
cup butter
2
cup quick cooking oatmeal
½
cup coconut (optional)
½
cup cup nuts (optional)
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°
Step 2
Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Step 3
In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins, coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended.
Step 5
Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed.
Step 6
Spread evenly into a 9×13 inch, lightly greased baking pan.
Step 7
Bake for 30-35mins.
Step 8
Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
Step 9
Cool and refrigerate before cutting.