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Butterscotch Zucchini Bars Recipe

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Delight in the sweet and moist Butterscotch Zucchini Bars, combining the subtle freshness of grated zucchini with rich butterscotch morsels. These bars are wonderfully soft with a golden top and bring a perfect balance of flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup finely grated and drained zucchini, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch morsels (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by spraying it with non-stick spray or applying butter and flour to ensure easy removal.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter and packed brown sugar. Use a hand-held mixer to beat them until the mixture becomes lighter in color and fluffy in texture.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract with the creamed butter and sugar, continuing to beat for 1 to 2 minutes until the ingredients are fully combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate everything evenly.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on medium-low speed just until the flour mixture is incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  5. Incorporate zucchini: Gently fold in the grated and drained zucchini using low speed or by hand. The batter should be somewhat runny; if it looks dry, allow it to sit for 5 minutes to let the zucchini release some moisture.
  6. Add part of butterscotch morsels: Stir in 1 cup of butterscotch morsels evenly throughout the batter using a spatula.
  7. Prepare to bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of butterscotch morsels over the top for a sweet crunchy topping.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. The top and edges should be a dark golden brown.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the grated zucchini well to avoid soggy bars.
  • You can substitute butterscotch morsels with chocolate chips for a different flavor twist.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.

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