Description
These Butterscotch Zucchini Bars are a delightful, secretly healthy treat! With a rich butterscotch flavor and hidden zucchini, they offer a soft, chewy texture that will satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking in some veggies. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Bars:
1 cup (227g) butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup finely grated and drained zucchini, packed
1 1/2 cups butterscotch morsels
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
1/3 cup cane granulated sugar, for rolling
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for rolling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or grease it with butter and flour.
Step 2: Cream the Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Mix in Dry Ingredients
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Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined (don’t overmix).
Step 4: Add Zucchini
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Stir in the grated and drained zucchini. The dough may appear slightly runny; this is normal, as the zucchini will release moisture.
Step 5: Add Butterscotch Morsels
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Fold in 1 cup of butterscotch morsels.
Step 6: Prepare for Baking
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In a small bowl, combine cane sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
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Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place them on the prepared pan. Leave space between each dough ball.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of butterscotch morsels on top of the dough in the pan.
Step 7: Bake
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Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the edges are set, the top is golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
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The bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
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Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add nuts: For a crunchy texture, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Make it spicier: Add ground cinnamon or a pinch of ginger for extra warmth.
- Dairy-free version: Swap out butter for dairy-free butter and use dairy-free butterscotch chips to make it dairy-free.
- Other add-ins: You can add raisins, mini chocolate chips, or shredded coconut to the dough for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American