Frosted Zucchini Brownies

Absolutely the best way to use zucchini! Moist and fudgy, worth the calories. My mother in law will do almost anything for me if I make her these! From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups zucchini, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup canola oil
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup  cocoa
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

• Frosting

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup miniature marshmallow
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Combine zucchini, sugar, Vanilla and oil. Add dry ingredients (sifted together if you'd like) and mix well.
2. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
3. Cool 30 minutes.
4. For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat.
5. Stir in sugar and milk, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
6. Boil and stir 1 minute, then remove from heat.
7. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows until melted.
8. Add vanilla and quickly spread over brownies.
9. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.