Zucchini Brownies

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1 1/2 c. white sugar

2 t. vanilla extract

2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

2 c. shredded zucchini (approx. ½ cup dried, reconstituted)

1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Frosting:

6 T. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 c. margarine

2 c. confectioners' sugar

1/4 c. milk

1/2 t. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the zucchini and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched. To make the frosting, melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine; set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, blend together the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cocoa mixture. Spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.