Zucchini Bars

5 from 1 vote

Zucchini bars are a simple and satisfying dessert to make with that extra garden zucchini. Tender, cakey zucchini bars are filled with walnuts and topped with a thin layer of vanilla icing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time22

Cooling time30

Total Time1 7

Servings: squares

Calories: 204kcal

Ingredients

Bars

1.5 cups (220 g) finely grated zucchini, do not drain liquid out
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (180 g) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Icing

1 cup (113 g) confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Bars

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease and set aside.
To a large bowl, add grated zucchini (do not squeeze the liquid out), granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Make a well in the middle and add wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Add walnuts and stir to combine.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, for about 22-26 minutes, or until bars reach 200F in the center and they pop back when gently pressed in the center.
Allow to cool to room temperature.

Icing

In a small bowl, add confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Pour over cooled bars and allow to set before slicing and serving.

Recommended Equipment

Notes

Storage: Bars will keep for 3-4 days at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Walnuts: Can be omitted or substituted with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Estimate

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American