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Cozy Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread with Easy Cinnamon Sugar Crust

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A warm, comforting zucchini bread featuring nutty brown butter and a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for cozy moments and quick baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) grated zucchini, squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar crust)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar crust)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk browned butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Make the batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare cinnamon sugar crust: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Pour and sprinkle: Transfer batter to greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and smooth top. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over batter.
  8. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Edges should be golden and crust slightly crisp.
  9. Cool: Let bread cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh, organic zucchini for best moisture and flavor. Use European-style butter for better browning. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Squeeze zucchini well to prevent sogginess. Tent loaf with foil if crust browns too quickly. Check doneness early to avoid dryness.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, brown butter, snickerdoodle, cinnamon sugar crust, quick bread, cozy, easy baking

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