Brown Butter Zucchini Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bottom Layer
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2 cups grated zucchini (roughly 3 medium ones)
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
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2 cups regular flour
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1 cup of a neutral oil (like vegetable oil)
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3 big eggs
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
→ Frosting With Browned Butter
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6 cups powdered sugar
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8 to 10 tablespoons milk
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6 tablespoons of butter
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Warm up the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15x10x1 pan lightly with oil or butter. In another bowl, mix cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt, then hold on to it.
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Use a mixer to combine sugar, eggs, and oil until the mixture is smooth. Carefully mix the dry stuff into the wet until it all blends evenly.
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Toss in the shredded zucchini and pecans. Spread it all in the baking pan evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in the center without it coming out sticky. Cool them off completely.
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On medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan, stirring occasionally until brown bits form. Stir in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Keep mixing until smooth. Cover cooled bars with this frosting.
# Notes:
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A tasty way to use fresh zucchini from your garden
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Don’t frost unless bars are fully cooled off