8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots (mine weren't very fine, but they was tasty too)
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 c. chopped walnuts. optional
1 1/2 c. cream cheese frosting, or less
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
2-3 t. milk
1 t. vanilla
1 box confectioners sugar, or less
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Break cookies up in large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese. Beat on low speed until blended. Add carrots, cinnamon and egg. Stir to combine. Fold in walnuts. Spoon mixture into pan. Spread evenly. Bake 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overbake or the bars will be dry. Remove from oven and cool 45 minutes. Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled bars. Cut into 12-16 bars.
*I felt 1 box of confectioners sugar was too much for an 8x8 pan. I had a lot of frosting left over. Next time I will use either 1/2 box or double the recipe for a 9x13. The icing can be made as thick or thin as you like by adding more or using less milk.
Delicious!
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