Zucchini Brownies Recipe

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A fast-to-fix peanut butter and chocolate frosting tops these moist brownies that are a sweet way to use up your green garden squash. “We really like the cake-like texture of these brownies,” writes Allyson Wilkins of Amherst, New Hampshire.

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Zucchini Brownies Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 15-18 Servings
20 35 55

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • FROSTING:
  • 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Spread over warm brownies. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 307 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 283 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Brownies in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p43

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Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by asabot

Absolutely delicious! Definitely a "cake" recipe, not brownies, but so moist and flavorful. Will definitely make again any time my zucchini get out of hand.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by BrookesPearl

It was good but more cakey. I like my brownies a bit more dense and it was too much like a chocolate cake. Good but needs some modifications.

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2010 by hcandico

OMG!!!!! These are to die for!! What an awesome way to use up zucchini. Rich and super moist with that hint of peanut butter. Will definitely be making again and again.

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2010 by Mom4food

These are sooo good. Not quite brownie like, more like fudge cake. No matter what the name is these are fantastic. Next time, I'll double the frosting....yummy!!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2010 by Michelle J. Zimmerman

What a great way to use that abundance of zucchini that from our gardens. I made these for the first time for a gathering of mountain bikers. They were a big hit! Even my chocolate-loathing husband ate these!

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by royurboat

I really want to try this recipe BUT I never used zucchini before. Do I just grate it and use it as is or do I squeeze it dry w/a towel? Zucchini people don"t think that everyone out in TOH land is familiar w/all types of veggies. Also, like chocolate about how much more should I add? Desperately seeking HELPPPPPPPPPP! Thanx.

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by golfnow

Tastes more cake-like than a brownie but will definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by flyglo

I did not think this cake had quite enough chocolate flavor for me. And I am not a "chocoholic". I loved the texture and moistness however and will use the plain yogurt instead of buttermilk in my zucchini cake recipe-it has a lighter taste. If I was to make this again-I would definitely increase chocolate or add another chocolate (maybe chips). Also increase sugar a bit if you do not frost them.

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2010 by jsouba

YUMMY!!!!! These bars were super moist and the frosting was amazing! Had to savor each bite, couldn't get enough! Made 2 pans with all my garden zucchini, will freeze a bunch!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by tjsgirl

These are the most wonderful Brownies ever. Moist, and sweet, the texture is great. I made these for an event at Church, and they were a big hit. Our Pastor loved them, and took some home, as others did too.

Connie Johns, Aberdeen, Wa

 
 

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