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frosted zucchini bars

★★★★★ 2
a recipe by
Linda Kauppinen
Greenwood, FL

Almost like having frosted zucchini bread but better!!!

★★★★★ 2
serves Makes 24 Bars
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For frosted zucchini bars

  • 3/4 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    grated zucchini
  • 1 c
    golden raisins
  • 1/2 c
    flaked coconut
  • FROSTING
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 pkg
    (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    +/- chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make frosted zucchini bars

  • 1
    Heat 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.
  • 2
    In 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.
  • 3
    Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, raisins and coconut.
  • 4
    Spread 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.
  • 5
    In 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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