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Cozy Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe with Perfect Crunchy Crust

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A cozy, spiced zucchini bread with a snickerdoodle twist featuring a crunchy sugar-cinnamon crust. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or comforting treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, gently squeezed to remove excess moisture (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • For the crunchy sugar-cinnamon crust:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate about 1 1/2 cups of zucchini (roughly one medium-sized). Use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if browning too fast.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze out excess zucchini moisture to avoid soggy bread. Fold batter gently to keep crumb tender. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar topping just before baking for a crunchy crust. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Cool completely before slicing to preserve crust.

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Keywords: snickerdoodle, zucchini bread, cinnamon, crunchy crust, cozy, fall recipe, quick bread, moist bread, vegetarian

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