Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Mmmmm. I have made these a couple of times now, great bars! Pictures will be added soon.

1 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. chocolate chips
Cream shortening and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, add dry ingredients, add oatmeal and chocolate chips. Bake at 350, 20-25 min. for a 10 x 15 pan, or 35-40 min. for a 9 x 13. I like the 9 x 13.

Carrot Cake

I have no pictures for this one, I am putting the recipe out there for Mary Anne R. My mom made this cake, it is great if you like raisins in your carrot cake, I do not.

2 1/2 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
1 c. lightly packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
3 eggs
2 t. vanilla
3 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1 c. raisins
1 c. walnuts, chopped
Mix all ingredients together, begin with dry, add liquids, then fruit and nuts, pour into two 9 in. rounds and bake @ 350 for 60-70 minutes.
Icing:
6 oz. cream cheese, soft
1/2 c. butter
1 T. lemon juice
2 t. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar