Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Butterscotch Zucchini Bars, a unique dessert that beautifully marries the rich sweetness of butterscotch with the moistness of zucchini. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, a cozy night in, or a festive potluck—these bars are not only delicious but also sneak in some veggie goodness. With their easy preparation and versatile serving options, they promise to be a hit whether served warm, chilled, or accompanied by ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¾ cup (350g) brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup finely grated and drained zucchini (packed)
- 1 ½ cups butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Stir in one cup of butterscotch morsels until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining morsels on top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg