INGREDIENTS
Bars
1/2 cup
unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
1
large egg
1 cup
light brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
cinnamon (not teaspoon)
1/2 tsp
ground ginger
1/2 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp
ground cloves
1/2 tsp
allspice
salt, optional and to taste
1 cup
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
grated carrots, measured loosely (about 3 -4 med/large carrots, peeled and trimmed; grate your own rather than using storebought bagged carrots for best results)
about 1/2 to 1 cup optional add-ins (nuts, dried fruit, raisins, etc.)
Cream Cheese Glaze
about 1 cup confectioners’ sugar + more if necessary for consistency
1
heaping tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp
unsalted butter, softened
splash cream or milk, optional and only if necessary for consistency