Zucchini Cookie Bars

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Zucchini Cookie Bars

for the bars:

1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated white sugar
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. shredded zucchini
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. flaked coconut

for the glaze:

1 tbsp. shortening
1 c. powdered confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. finely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13x2" baking pan.

for the bars:

Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set side.
Cream the shortening, and sugars together in a large bowl.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Add zucchini and beat in well.
Slowly blend in the flour mixture.
Stir in raisins, dates and coconut.
Spread evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.

for the glaze:

Cream shortening and powdered sugar together in a small
bowl. Beat in milk and cinnamon.
Spread glaze over cooled mixture.
Sprinkle with nuts and cut into bars.