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Thick and Fudgy Zucchini Brownies. Back to the classics with these extra-delicious frosted brownies made with grated zucchini and topped with the most indulgent fudge frosting. Think rich salted butter, melty chocolate chips, a touch of cocoa, and just enough zucchini to keep them extra moist and thick. Once baked, they’re finished with a creamy, old-fashioned chocolate fudge frosting. Simple, classic, and so good!
It’s been a minute since I last baked a batch of brownies, but they’ve always been a family favorite. The other week I had a few zucchini sitting in the fridge, and I knew I needed to put them to good use. This time of year it always seems like there’s either an abundance of zucchini or tomatoes — and I hate to see food go to waste. Brownies felt like the perfect answer.
I was excited to bake these up, especially since brownies are my little sister’s favorite treat. Even with the addition of zucchini, I knew she’d be into them (and she was!). I used one of my tried-and-true base brownie recipes, adding just a hint of lightly toasted butter, which I swear makes all the difference in flavor.
And of course…the frosting. I wanted these to be really special, so I went with a thick layer of homemade fudge frosting — the kind that feels nostalgic, like something your grandma might have spread over her brownies. Classic, rich, and perfectly fudgy. Nothing fancy, just delicious.
These are the details
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- 1 bag of mini chocolate chips
- Instant coffee or espresso powder
- Pure vanilla extract
- Eggs – make sure they are at room temperature and not at all chilled
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
- Chocolate chips – I love to use dark chocolate chips
Ingredients – for the Frosting
- melted butter
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- warm milk
Special Tools
You’ll need a skillet, a couple of mixing bowls, and a square brownie pan.
Steps
Looking for other sweet recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Spiced Pecan Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Mulled Spiced Apple Cider Doughnuts
Double the Streusel Apple Butter Bars
Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter
Lastly, if you make these Thick and Fudgy Zucchini Brownies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Thick and Fudgy Zucchini Brownies
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Servings: 16 brownies
Calories Per Serving: 204 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 inch square pan with parchment paper.2. Add the butter to a pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mix in the mini chocolate chips until all are melted. Stir in the vanilla. 3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs for 1 minute until bubbly on top. Add the melted chocolate and powdered sugar, whisking until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the grated zucchini. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the brownies are just set. They will be thick. 5. To make the frosting. Whisk the butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and warm milk in a bowl, adding additional warm milk until the frosting becomes thicker, but still drizzly. Taste, adding more sugar if needed. Spread the frosting over the brownies. Let set for 1-ish hour…or slice, snack, and enjoy!
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