Zucchini Bars with Caramel Icing

By stkappleto

The icing makes these extra special! Using fresh, shredded zucchini is best, though I often freeze extra shredded zucchini in 2-cup amounts in small freezer bags to for future use.

Ingredients

• BARS:
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cup zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup coconut
• 3/4 C chopped nuts
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ICING:
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

BARS:

Sift together flour and baking powder. In a large bowl beat margarine and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in dry mix, zucchini, nuts , and coconut. Spread in a greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.

ICING:

Bring butter, milk and brown sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on warm bars.