BARS: 2 c. sugar 1 c. oil 3 eggs 2 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. shredded, ungrated zucchini 1 sm. carrot, shredded 3/4 c. rolled oats 1 c. chopped hickory nuts OR walnuts Beat together sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl or in food processor. Beat in flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and powder and vanilla. Beat 1-2 minutes until well mixed. Fold in zucchini, carrot, oats and nuts; mix well. Pour into 15x10x1 inch pan (jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides). Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. FROSTING: 1/2 c. soft butter 1/4 tsp. almond extract 2 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened Make frosting by beating all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Cool bars; frost. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen. |