carrot cake chewy oatmeal bars

HEMET, CA
Updated on Apr 22, 2011

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!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method ---
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make carrot cake chewy oatmeal bars

  • Step 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
  • Step 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
  • Step 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
  • Step 4
    Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed
  • Step 5
    Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan
  • Step 6
    Bake for 30-35mins.
  • Step 7
    Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • Step 8
    Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

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