FROSTED ZUCCHINI BARS

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Almost like having frosted zucchini bread but better!!!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 c butter
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 c grated zucchini
1 c golden raisins
1/2 c flaked coconut
FROSTING
3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter
1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 c +/- chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 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.
  • 2. In 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.
  • 3. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, raisins and coconut.
  • 4. Spread 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.
  • 5. In 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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