Zucchini Bars

Prep 10 min
Total 1 hr 40 min
Servings 24

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Here's another baking classic that belongs in everyone's recipe box. A clove-scented homemade frosting makes a good thing even better! ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

2/3 cup (150 mL) packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla

1 egg

1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda

1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves

1 cup (250 mL) shredded zucchini, drained

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped nuts

3/4 cup (175 mL) icing sugar

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or margarine, softened

1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground cloves

3 to 4 tsp (15 to 20 mL) milk

Steps

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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3

In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Expert Tips

Simplify:In a hurry? Pick up a container of Betty Crocker* Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting rather than preparing the spice frosting. It's delicious and so quick!
Variation: Turn these fall favourites into Christmas bars! Sprinkle with red and green decorator sugar, and add 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries to the recipe.