Frosted Cinnamon Zucchini Bars

Name: Frosted Cinnamon Zucchini Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Cinnamon Zucchini Bars in Best of Country Cookies

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homemadewithlove

Aug 5, 2014

Very disappointed in this bar cookie. Had zucchini, needed something for a bake sale but thought the bar lacked flavor. Even used choc frosting to help it - was not a hit.
EileenRae

Jul 17, 2014

Awesome! I left out the walnuts. I'm not a big coconut fan but use it anyway and made a cream cheese frosting. It was a hit!
lurky27

Oct 4, 2013

These are fabulous! I omitted the coconut & walnuts. I used whole wheat flour for an added healthy punch. Delicious!~ Theresa
RenaeR

Sep 11, 2010

These bars are "old-fashioned" and very good, worthy to make again and again!
mmander

Sep 19, 2009

I have make these without the frosting and they are great.
sewampler

Aug 2, 2008

Yum! The frosting is delicious.
fystldy

Jul 28, 2008

Excellent use of zucchini. I've had several requests for this recipe.