Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2011

This is not a cookie bar, more of a cake, but it is fantastic! Everyone raved about it and wanted recipe. I didn't use the frosting recipe here, but instead used a coconut-cream cheese frosting recipe also on Allrecipes.com. Then topped with toasted coconut, it was sooooooo good! Also, I omitted the raisins and dates, but added walnuts in the cake, made it really good. I will definitely make this again!

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valeries412

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

My new favourite zucchini recipe! The glaze makes a special touch. I left out the dates, but this would be great with carrotts if zucchini are not in season. Will make again and again....

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RUTHCOOPER

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Thornton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

I used applesauce instead of margarine and coconut milk instead of milk... It was amazing!! :)

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Carly

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Williamston, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2010

Another great way to use zucchini. We didn't make the the glaze because the sweetness would've been overkill. I used half a cup of apple sauce and only a quarter cup of margarine, also reduced the sugar to a total of 3/4 cup (even down to half a cup probably would've been fine as they were still quite sweet). I decided to add the cinnamon to the bars as I wasn't using the glaze. I think the raisins or dates could've been omitted, but that's just personal preference. My son loves these!

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RMSR

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2010

These had really good flavor, but are more like a cake than bars. The coconut flavor is subtle, but present though the icing makes them a little too sweet and distracts from the yummy flavors. They are very light and fluffly and not as dense as I think bars typically are. Also, to get the nutrition value that is stated in the recipe the bars are pretty small for a serving. You would most likely eat 2-3 times that for a normal size serving.

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Stacy Rowenhorst

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2010

These bars are EXCELLENT! They are bars--not cake and the "icing" is actually a glaze. I've made them twice, both times to RAVE reviews. I left out the dates, used 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in the glaze, and sprinkled with finely chopped pecans vice walnuts. Make sure to cool completely before cutting. 5-stars for sure!!

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KatMac

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2010

Used only coconut & chocolate chips instead of the dates, etc. Really tasty!

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hartsellem

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lancaster, Ohio, USA

Living In: Pickerington, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2010

So good- I used all raisins since I didn't have dates on hand. Made the recipe exactly as written otherwise. Thanks for a yummy recipe

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HAWAII0988

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2010

Thank you for a GREAT recipe! Looking for another recipe to use up the zucchini from my garden I gave this one a try. I used 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup greek yogurt in place of the margarine. I didn't have dates, so I used dried cranberries and I added 3/4 cup chocolate chips! Fabulous! I did NOT make the icing, the chocolate chips gave it the additional kick needed. I made a triple batch the first day and I'll be making more. Cut them and they freeze well.

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ERINRYA

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: De Pere, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2010

these were good but won't make again. i was looking for a "homerun" recipe & this was only a single or a double. shared with a large group of people..not 1 person asked for the recipe. but was still a fun recipe to try. do NOT omit the topping. that was the best part.

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