California Avocado Bars

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 cups light brown sugar
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 4 oz 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
 * 1 medium ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and mashed
 * ½ cup vegetable oil
 * ⅓ cups milk
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 1 cup grated carrot
 * ½ cup raisins (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
 * 2) In large mixer bowl beat cream cheese and avocado until smooth.
 * 3) Add oil, milk, eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.
 * 4) Add dry ingredients, mixing until blended.
 * 5) Stir in carrots, and raisins if desired.
 * 6) Pour into lightly greased and floured 9x11-inch baking dish.
 * 7) Bake in preheated oven.
 * 8) Set at 350°F for 40 minutes.