Zucchini Pie Bars Recipes

MOCK APPLE PIE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set remaining crumb mixture aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring zucchini and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 cup reserved crumb mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

ZUCCHINI BARS

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.

ZUCCHINI BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Beat eggs; add sugar and oil.
• Add the zucchini and vanilla; stir to mix well.
• Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
• While the bars are baking, whip the butter and cream cheese until light; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
• Beat until fluffy, adding a *little* milk as needed if frosting is too thick.
• Spread frosting on top of the bars when they are cooled.