Best Frosted Cinnamon Zucchini Bars Recipes

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

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

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.

CINNAMON FROSTED ZUCCHINI BARS - STEPH

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If you have fresh zucchini, this is an excellent way to use it. It serves several and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Easy for a family reunion or any special occasion.

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 c zucchini, grated
2 c powdered sugar (this is the frosting)
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

1. Cream 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix in flour, 1 tsp. cinnamon and baking powder. Blend in zucchini.
2. Pour into greased jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes. While baking, prepare the frosting.
3. Frosting: Mix the 2 cups powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Mix until creamy. Add additional milk, if necessary, to get desired consistency. Cool zucchini bars and frost. Cut into squares. ENJOY!!!