Frosted Zucchini Bars with Pecans (Print Version)
Moist zucchini bars topped with rich brown butter frosting and crunchy pecans - a delicious way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini.
# Ingredients:
→ Bar Base
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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2 cups all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
→ Brown Butter Frosting
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6 tablespoons butter
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6 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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8 to 10 tablespoons milk
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 15x10x1 inch pan. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a mixer, combine sugar, oil, and eggs and mix until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well incorporated.
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Stir in zucchini and chopped pecans. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Let bars cool completely.
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Heat a medium-sized saucepan to medium heat. Add butter and whisk until it turns brown. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir together until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
# Notes:
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A delicious way to use up extra summer zucchini
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Wait for bars to cool completely before frosting