Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars
User Reviews
5
Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars
Description
This recipe blends softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until creamy, then incorporates eggs and vanilla extract. Flour mixed with baking powder and cinnamon is added to the wet ingredients, followed by grated zucchini to introduce moisture and a mild texture contrast. The batter is poured into a greased jelly roll pan before baking at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, resulting in a moist, spiced bar with a soft crumb.
The frosting combines powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, vanilla, and milk adjusted to desired consistency. Once bars have cooled, the frosting is spread evenly to add a sweet, cinnamon-flavored layer that enhances the bars’ flavor and appearance.
These bars serve well as a dessert or snack, offering a gentle vegetable note along with classic cinnamon sweetness. Cooling fully before frosting ensures the topping remains smooth and does not melt into the bars.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. butter softened
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. brown sugar packed
- 3 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 c. zucchini grated
Frosting
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Blend in zucchini.
- Pour into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool.
- Prepare frosting. Add more milk if necessary to get right consistency. Spread over cooled bars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
