GRANDMA'S CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS

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Grandma discovered how easy it was to grown zucchini and went on a search for ways to use them. Here is one of my favorite recipes of hers from the early 1980's.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BARS:
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c shredded carrots
1 c shredded zucchini
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/4 c honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. BARS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In one bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Set aside. In another bowl mix eggs, carrot, zucchini,raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir together flour mixture and egg/carrot mixture. Spread batter in an ungreased 9 by 13 inch pan.
  • 2. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of mixture comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely. When completely cool frost with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
  • 3. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Beat ingredients together in using a mixer. When well combined and fluffy spread on bars. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Mosa M. Moetsela
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The bars were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still a good base for adding other flavors.


G S Media
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These bars were so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Khanoba Valentina
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I made these bars with whole wheat flour and they turned out great! They're a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake.


Plus
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.


Khalid Sherzad
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I loved the moist texture of these bars and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


hailu legesse
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The bars were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Emeria Chishimba
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The bars were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist.


Rawr Ima dinosaur
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Tomasi Musoke
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Muja Mundu Creations Family Cultural Business
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These bars were delicious! The carrot and zucchini add a nice moistness and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Angela Brooke
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Areanna Segundo
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Ernest ocran
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These carrot zucchini bars were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.