Carrot-Raisin Brownies

1 1/2 c Light brown sugar -- packed

1/2 c Butter or margarine

-- softened 2 Eggs

1 t Vanilla

1 1/2 c Flour -- unsifted

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 c Raisins, chopped

1 1/2 c Carrots, finely grated

1/2 c Walnuts, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 F (moderate). Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Mix sugar and fat. Add eggs and vanilla; beat. Stir in dry ingredients. Add raisins and carrots; stir. Spread mixture into baking pan; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool; cut into squares. Calories per brownie: About 150 Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias