Zucchini Brownies

From Simple & Delicious. Time does not include cooling time.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup  baking cocoa
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  shredded zucchini
• 2⁄3 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease a 13x9x2 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in yogurt and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring to combine. Fold in zucchini.
4. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350* F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
5. For frosting, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Spread over warm brownies. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.