Frosted Zucchini Bars

• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 10 caramels
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini, dates and walnuts. Spread into a
2. coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add caramel mixture and salt; mix well. Spread over cooled bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-zucchini-bars/ (may not work)