Zucchini Brownies

These zucchini brownies are rich, fudgy, and delicious. They're topped with an easy to make chocolate frosting for an irresistible treat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup margarine
• 2 cups shredded zucchini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Mix sugar, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Combine flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Fold in zucchini and walnuts; spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make frosting by whisking 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine in a pan over medium-low heat until smooth and glossy; set aside to cool.

Step 5

Blend confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together; stir into cooled cocoa mixture. Spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.