Carrot Bars

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. salad oil
1 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. grated carrots or 1 jar junior carrots for babies
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. raisins, if desired

Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and beat well. Add flour, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat well. Stir in carrots, nuts, and raisins. Pour into greased and floured 9 X 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. When cool, frost with Cream Cheese frosting. Makes 24 bars.

Cream cheese frosting:

Beat 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla; beat until smooth.