frosted zucchini bars
(2 ratings)
Almost like having frosted zucchini bread but better!!!
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For frosted zucchini bars
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3/4 cbutter
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1/2 cgranulated sugar
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1/2 cpacked brown sugar
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2 lgeggs
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1 tspgrated orange peel
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1 tsppure vanilla extract
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1 3/4 call purpose flour
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1 tspbaking powder
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1/4 tspsalt
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2 cgrated zucchini
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1 cgolden raisins
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1/2 cflaked coconut
- FROSTING
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3 cpowdered sugar
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1/2 cbutter
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1 pkg(3 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 tspgrated orange peel
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1 Tbspfresh orange juice
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1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
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1/2 c+/- chopped walnuts (optional)
How To Make frosted zucchini bars
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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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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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3Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, raisins and coconut.
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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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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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