Sweet Recipe: Zucchini Raisin Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), in a 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan, greased.

Bar:

¼ cup butter or shortening

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
½ cup raisins

Frosting:
1 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
¼ cup butter or shortening
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 to 2 tbsp milk

Bar:
1. Cream butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy
2. Add flour, baking soda and spices. Mix well.
3. Stir in zucchini and raisins.
4. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Frosting:

1. Beat together all ingredients, adding enough milk to make a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread evenly over bars.