FROSTED CINNAMON ZUCCHINI BARS

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I figure you can never have enough recipes calling for zucchini! These cake-like bars with a cinnamon-flavored frosting are unbelievably good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini, coconut and nuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mahran Khan
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the cinnamon sugar topping.


David Trythall
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Tariq Aziz
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were surprisingly easy to make.


Shairyar Khan
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These bars were the perfect addition to my brunch.


nightwing foxwolf 2
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I'll definitely be making these again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


phemelo nani
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These were a bit too dry for my liking.


Haroon Anwari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Rammaya Gurung
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I used gluten-free flour and they still turned out great.


Milon Hosan
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Md.joshim Baby
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Hakar Animos
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Not a huge fan of zucchini, but these bars were surprisingly good. The frosting really made them.


Vuyo Songca
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I added some walnuts for extra crunch. Delicious!


A.S.I.A
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved them.


Danie William
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Loved the cream cheese frosting!


Jermilla Byrum
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First time making zucchini bars and these turned out amazing! Will definitely be making them again.


Jalal Abbas
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Easy to make and so delicious!


Calisto Mujera
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Absolutely loved this recipe! The finished product was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of cinnamon and zucchini.