Best 14 Zucchini Bar Cookies Recipes

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Zucchini bar cookies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences, making them a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat to share with friends and family, zucchini bar cookies are sure to please. These moist and flavorful cookies are made with a combination of zucchini, flour, sugar, eggs, and spices. They are often topped with a streusel topping or a glaze, which adds an extra layer of flavor and texture. Zucchini bar cookies can be served warm or cold, and they are a great way to use up any extra zucchini you may have on hand.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI BARS



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This snack cake is so delicious that my family can eat the entire batch in one day! Very easy and moist.

Provided by AMISPKRIS

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated zucchini
½ cup margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, blend together the margarine, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

THE BEST ZUCCHINI BARS



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These are the best zucchini bars! They taste like a moist spice cake with a cream cheese frosting. You'll find cinnamon, shredded zucchini and carrots, and walnuts in these bars. This is one of the best zucchini recipes I can think of!

Provided by Miranda Couse

Categories     Dessert

Time 49m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 small carrot (shredded)
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 17x11x1 or 15x10x1 pan.
  • In a large bowl, add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrots.
  • Fold in rolled oats and walnuts.
  • Spread out on prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 24 minutes. Let cool completely and frost.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with the hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Add in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is well incorporated. Turn mixer on high and mix for an additional minute or two.
  • Spread on cooled bars with an offset spatula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI BAR COOKIES



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Easy and tasty bar cookies. I got this recipe from another site and made it for the holiday weekend. Very good, chewy and moist. A great way to use the zucchini when it comes into season.

Provided by Lori Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 10x13, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Grease a 10 x 13 inch pan, with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt: mix well.
  • Stir in the zucchini, walnuts, and chips.
  • Batter will be very thick and heavy.
  • Pour into prepared pan, spread evenly.
  • Bake 350* for 45-50 minute Watch so they don't get over done.
  • They will be soft in the middle and harder towards the ends.
  • Once the edges are away from the sides of pan the cookies will be done.

ZUCCHINI BAR COOKIE



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Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1¾ cup flour
2 cups grated zucchini
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1½ tsp. baking powder
¾ cup coconut, optional
½ cup nuts, optional
2 cups confectioners sugar
2½ Tbsp. milk
1½ Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • In a mixer bowl, beat together sugar, brown sugar, butter and eggs.
  • Add the flour and grated zucchini alternately into the mixer and combine.
  • Mix in the vanilla, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Add coconut and nuts if you would like or one or the other whatever your preference!
  • Bake for 40 minutes and allow to cool.
  • Mix together the frosting with your mixer. Mix together confectioner sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Ice the bar cookies, slice and enjoy!

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



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Have zucchini? Bake bars and top with a homemade browned butter frosting. Mmm.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
48 pecan halves, if desired
6 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine)
6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 to 10 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in zucchini and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until light golden brown; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread Browned Butter Frosting on cooled bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Top each bar with pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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These are moist spicy cookies!

Provided by Marian

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ZUCCHINI COOKIE BARS



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This recipe was given to me by a motherly mentor when I was just begining my family. It is a great tasting recipe that is sure to please even fickle eaters. Its also a great way to include that garden zucchini into something your children WILL eat!

Provided by Lake Erie Beach Gla

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 25 bars, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter until fluffy. Beat in sugar, adding eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking posder. Add zucchini, coconut, and nuts. Spread evenly into a greased 15 x 10 x 1/2 cookie sheet. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool while preparing the frosting.
  • Mix frosting ingredients together and spread. Cut into desired sized bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.4, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 104.9, Sodium 265.3, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 46.6, Protein 7.1

LEMON ZUCCHINI BARS



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This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

ZUCCHINI NUT BARS



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Another recipe to use up those pesky zucchini.

Provided by Gisselle

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup honey
¼ cup butter
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Melt the butter over low heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, honey and eggs. Beat well.
  • Stir in the flour, salt and baking powder and mix well. Mix in zucchini, dates and walnuts until well blended.
  • Spread mixture into baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly brown. Cut into 1 x 3 inch long pieces, and dust with confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 30.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

ZUCCHINI BARS



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Here's another baking classic that belongs in everyone's recipe box. A clove-scented homemade frosting makes a good thing even better!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shredded zucchini, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I love using zucchini in the summertime. This recipe reminds me of a zucchini bread my aunt makes, but I wanted to make cookies for a family get-together because they would be easier to grab and eat. These taste better if you make them the day before. -Melissa Obernesser, Oriskany, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges start to brown, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BARS



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Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 zucchini, about 2 cups shredded (grated and liquid drained)
1/2 cup butter (softened to room temp)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (11 ounce) package milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grate the zucchini and let drain in a bowl while preparing the rest of the recipe. You'll need 2 cups shredded zucchini.
  • Cream together the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Add in dry ingredients.
  • Then fold in the 2 cups shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • Place batter into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Make sure the batter is spread to the edges of the pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown.
  • Cool slightly and then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2053 kcal, Fat 72 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 2601 mg, Carbohydrate 305 g, Sugar 119 g, Protein 42 mg

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE



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These cookies are so soft and chewy with the perfect hint of spice!

Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves and mix until combined.
  • Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5764 kcal, Fat 224 g, SaturatedFat 132 g, Cholesterol 415 mg, Sodium 6131 mg, Carbohydrate 888 g, Sugar 468 g, Protein 88 mg

ZUCCHINI CARROT COOKIES



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In order to use my upcoming crop of zucchini I'm adding this recipe to help me. And anyone else that may have zucchini coming out their ears!

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 1 batch of cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine and sugar.
  • Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add shredded vegetables and mix.
  • Combine the dry ingredients into a bowl.
  • Then add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
  • Drop the dough by teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor. This is the easiest way to grate the zucchini and combine all of the ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Zucchini bar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a delicate crumb. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the zucchini bars, adding a touch of sweetness and richness. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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