Ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Bars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Bars
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened shortening, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs on low speed until well combined.
- Beat in 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in 2 cups grated zucchini and 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
17g
Carbs
8g