frosted zucchini bars
Almost like having frosted zucchini bread but better!!!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
Makes 24 Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- FROSTING
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup +/- chopped walnuts (optional)
How To Make frosted zucchini bars
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and 13 x 9 inch baking pan Set aside. Grate your zucchini and orange peel and juice your orange. set them all aside.
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Step 2In large mixing bowl combine 3/4 c butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, 1 tsp peel and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, raisins and coconut.
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Step 4Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until slight impression remains when bars are lightly touched in center. Cool completely.
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Step 5In medium mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, orange peel, orange juice and vanilla. Beat on low speed until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over bars OPTIONAL: Top with chopped walnuts (or nut of choice)
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#zucchini
Keyword:
#frosted
Keyword:
#brownies
Keyword:
#creamcheese
Keyword:
#bars
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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