Name: Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 tbsp vanilla; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 zucchini; 0.333 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread Squares

2 eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup butter

½ tbsp vanilla

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp salt

1 zucchini

⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

Wrap the grated zucchini in a paper towel and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs and sugar, then add butter, vanilla, and pumpkin puree and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt). Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add zucchini and chocolate chips, and mix well.

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Let cool for at least two hours before cutting into 16 squares. Store in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Management with Zucchini 💧
Salt and squeeze your shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel 15 minutes before mixing to remove excess moisture, preventing a soggy cake and ensuring the perfect tender crumb.
Spice Bloom for Maximum Flavor 🌟
Toast your pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the batter to deepen their warmth and complexity for a more sophisticated taste profile.
Chocolate Chip Positioning Strategy 🍫
Reserve half your chocolate chips and sprinkle them on top of the batter after pouring into the pan so they stay visible and melty on the surface rather than sinking to the bottom.
The Toothpick Test Timing ✓
Check doneness at 28-30 minutes with a toothpick in the center—it should have moist crumbs, not come out clean, since zucchini bread continues cooking as it cools and you want it tender, not dry.
Cooling and Cutting Precision ✂️
Let the squares cool completely in the pan (at least 2 hours) before cutting with a hot, wet knife wiped clean between cuts to achieve clean edges and prevent crumbling.