Recipe: Lemon Zucchini Bars with Lemon Icing (microwave)

LEMON ZUCCHINI BARS

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FOR THE LEMON ICING:
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 to 2 tsp hot water

Mix together brown sugar, oil, eggs, lemon peel and juice until well combined.

Add flour, baking soda, salt, zucchini and nuts; stir just until combined.

Spread evenly in ungreased 10x6-inch microwave-safe baking dish.

Microwave (MED-HIGH 70%, uncovered, 7 minutes, rotating dish once. Then, microwave (HIGH) 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until no longer doughy, rotating dish once. Cool completely.

To make the icing, combine powdered sugar and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave (HIGH), uncovered 15-20 seconds or until margarine is softened. Blend in lemon juice and enough water until of spreading consistency.

Spread icing over cooled bars. Cut into squares.

Source: Rae McDaniel