Description
Indulge in these delicious and nutritious Zucchini Cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a sweet treat or snack any time of day!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in zucchini. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in oats, nuts, and chocolate chips or raisins.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding dried cranberries or omitting nuts and chocolate for a simpler taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
