CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS

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A new spin on an old tradition, these moist, delicious Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars start with Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix and transforms into an ingredient-rich treat packed with oatmeal, coconut, carrots and raisins. Different. Decadent. Dare you!

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box duncan hines classic carrot decadent cake mix
1 c hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins) in the box
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c light corn syrup
2 c quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c coconut (optional)
1/2 c nuts (optional)
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water
  • 2. 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
  • 3. To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins(are in the box), coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended
  • 4. Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed
  • 5. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan
  • 6. Bake for 30-35mins.
  • 7. Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • 8. Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

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