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Cozy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Zucchini Snickerdoodle Bars

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Velvety-soft zucchini bars with a tender chewiness and a crackly cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for cozy afternoons and sweet moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium zucchinis, shredded and squeezed dry (about 1 to 1¼ cups)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Shred 2 medium zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fold the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  12. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy bars. Rotate pan halfway through baking to prevent uneven cooking. Tent with foil if cinnamon sugar topping browns too quickly. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Variations include gluten-free with almond flour, vegan with flax eggs and dairy-free butter, and adding nuts or dried fruit for texture and flavor.

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