Carrot Patch Bars

Ingredients

• 6 ounces all-purpose flour
• 7 ounces brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4 ounces granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 14 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 teaspoon ginger
• 1 12 teaspoons cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon nutmeg
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 8 ounces cooked carrots, well mashed
• 4 ounces chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces soft caramel candies
• 1 12 tablespoons milk