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Zucchini-Coconut Cookie Bars

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: mommymeggy

"Moist, spicy, and nutty, these bars are healthy snack as well as a treat."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
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  • 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut, dates, raisins, and zucchini. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. To make icing, mix together melted margarine, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, cinnamon, and confectioners' sugar. Drizzle icing over the bars while still warm. Sprinkle chopped nuts over icing. Cut into bars when cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by BARBIE0492
Very moist. I added cranberries (dried) because I didn't have dates and added chocolate chips.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by chocolate princess
this recipe is FANTASTIC! it was very moist and delicious. i loved and so did my entire... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by Carrie
These are very good. I omitted the fruits and nuts, increased the coconut just a little, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by ABISHOP
These bars are very tasty and sweet. I love all the fruits in them, and if kids like those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by MIRABLUE
Passed the entire family's taste test w/ flying colors! All 4 girls loved them-thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by SERRANO
These bars were delicious and moist, more like a piece of cake. I loved the combination of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by BOOMER30052
I am called "THE BAKER" by friends and family....NEVER, NEVER, NEVER have I received so many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by GVO
Another great way to use those zucchini. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Katie Jane
This recipe was very tasty. However, I found it was more like a cake then a cookie. MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by stephie
These have the most amazing flavors! I took half of this recipe to a family gathering and the... MORE