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Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars

Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars 1 Amazing Secret Recipe

5.1 from 11 reviews

These Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of zucchini with warm spices and a sweet frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Bars:

  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add zucchini: Fold in the grated zucchini.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Make frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  10. Frost the bars: Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the bars.
  11. Serve: Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture.

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