Best 8 Blond Zucchini Brownies Recipes

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In the realm of baking experimentation, blond zucchini brownies emerge as a unique culinary creation that harmonizes the flavors of sweet zucchini with the richness of chocolate. These delectable treats offer a delightful twist to the classic brownie recipe, presenting a tender, moist crumb complemented by a vibrant green hue and subtle zucchini notes. Whether you're seeking a healthier alternative to traditional brownies or simply curious to explore new flavor combinations, blond zucchini brownies are an enticing option that promises a delightful indulgence.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI BROWNIES



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Moist chocolate brownies with frosting!

Provided by Marian

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
½ cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup margarine
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the zucchini and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched.
  • Make frosting while brownies cool. Melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, blend together the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cocoa mixture. Spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 199.9 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

BLONDE BROWNIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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Rich brown sugar frosting slathered on rich vanilla bars - yum.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, spread batter evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar; cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well with spoon after each addition, until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add more milk, a few drops at a time. Spread frosting over brownies. Immediately sprinkle with pecans. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI BROWNIES



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A fast-to-fix peanut butter and chocolate frosting tops these moist brownies that are a sweet way to use up your green garden squash. We really like the cakelike texture of the zucchini brownies. -Allyson Wilkins, Amherst, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Spread over warm brownies. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLONDE BROWNIES I



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Rich, chewy brownie with chocolate chips on top.

Provided by Sue Bush

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Blondie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
  • Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter and mix well. Cool slightly.
  • Mix the beaten egg and vanilla into the brown sugar mixture. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing just until combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 358.1 mg, Sugar 46.4 g

BLOND ZUCCHINI BROWNIES



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My neighbor makes these. I LOVE them. She was kind enough to pass the recipe along to me so I'm sharing it with all of you. I hope you enjoy them!

Provided by lolamydog

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 12-16 brownies depending on how you cut them, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup margarine
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup zucchini, peeled diced and seeded (about 1 large)
1/2 cup nuts
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use the hot water to melt the margarine.
  • Add brown sugar & beat well.
  • Cool.
  • Add egg and vanilla beat well.
  • Mix dry ingredients together and add to sugar mixture.
  • Stir in zucchini & nuts.
  • Pour mixture into greased & floured 9 x 9 inch pan, spinkle with butterscotch chips and bake 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 20.5, Protein 2.8

AUNT GLENNIS'S BLONDE BROWNIES



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Yield yields 15 to 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
One 16-ounce box brown sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup or 3 1/2-ounce can shredded coconut (optional)
One 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat eggs and butter together; add sugar. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in vanilla. Fold in nuts, coconut, and chocolate chips. Bake in greased and floured 13 × 9-inch sheet pan for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

BEST-EVER BLOND BROWNIES



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This is the only blond brownie recipe I ever use. It is a super easy recipe and is always a hit! The batter is to die for!

Provided by LaGourmande

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 18 brownies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 (1 lb) box brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate or 1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Add nuts, mix well.
  • Melt butter and mix with sugar, stir in eggs and vanilla
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture slowly
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and sprinkle chips on top
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 229.3, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 24.7, Protein 4

FUDGY ZUCCHINI BROWNIES



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"These moist fudgy brownies disappear fast at potluck dinners," reports Ruth Bramble, Rushville, Missouri. You won't even know there's zucchini in them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, sugar and oil; stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. , In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook and stir 1 minute or until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in chips and marshmallows until melted and smooth; add vanilla. Spread over brownies. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to finely grate the zucchini. This will help it blend seamlessly into the brownie batter.
  • Be sure to drain the zucchini before adding it to the batter. This will prevent the brownies from becoming too watery.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Zucchini brownies are a delicious and easy way to use up summer zucchini. They're moist, chocolatey, and have a hint of zucchini flavor that makes them unique. These brownies are perfect for a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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