Zucchini cookies, a delightful and unique treat, offer a creative twist to the classic cookie recipe. They combine the subtle sweetness of zucchini with a medley of flavors and textures, making them a delectable treat for any occasion. These cookies are not only delicious but also provide a nutritious boost, as zucchini is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect zucchini cookie. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is a delightful experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
I love using zucchini in the summertime. This recipe reminds me of a zucchini bread my aunt makes, but I wanted to make cookies for a family get-together because they would be easier to grab and eat. These taste better if you make them the day before. -Melissa Obernesser, Oriskany, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 27m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges start to brown, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ZUCCHINI COOKIES
These are moist spicy cookies!
Provided by Marian
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES
This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! -Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place shredded zucchini on a clean towel; roll up and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the zucchini, nuts and chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SPICY ZUCCHINI OATMEAL COOKIES
In my efforts to use the abundance of zucchini in my garden I concocted this little cookie. I prefer my oatmeal cookies to have a little jazz, so if you are not a fan of ground cloves, they can be omitted. It's a not too sweet cake-like cookie that is perfect with your cup of coffee or tea.
Provided by Deb C
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add the egg and the vanilla extract. Mix in the flour mixture and oats until just incorporated.
- Wring the zucchini in a clean towel to remove any excess moisture. Stir the zucchini and raisins into the dough; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the bottom edges turn golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SOFT ZUCCHINI SPICE COOKIES
These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will last at yours? -Mili Seemar, Chatham, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, raisins and orange zest. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI OATMEAL COOKIES
These great-tasting cookies also have raisins and nuts! Pecans are really nice, but you can use whatever nut you like in these.
Provided by Wendy
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, vanilla, and honey. Beat in the egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the honey mixture. Stir in the rolled oats, zucchini, pecans and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly using a fork.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
ZUCCHINI RAISIN COOKIES
This favorite old recipe means a lot to me, since it was given to me by a good friend. That friend, in turn, received it from her great-grandmother. I'm always looking for ways to use zucchini (I even add it to my spaghetti sauce), so this was a welcome addition to my recipe file.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Stir in zucchini; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Add to zucchini mixture; stir until thoroughly combine. Stir in raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cookies are cake-like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Soft chocolaty drop cookies made with zucchini.
Provided by Mary Ann
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the grated zucchini. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES
There are a great way of sneaking a vegetable into your baking. You will not taste the shredded zucchini in this recipe. The Zucchini provides moisture to this cookie and make these cookies soft and almost muffin like. These cookies will not be like your standard drop cookie, these will be a rounded soft cookie. Give these a chance, you won't be sorry in the end.
Provided by Johnsdeere
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 1/2 Dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine zucchini, brown sugar, baking soda and margarine.
- Mix egg and vanilla into zucchini mixture.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Chill dough 1 hour in the refridgerator.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes --
- Do not overbake, these will be soft to the touch but, will firm after sitting.
FROSTED ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Friends and family gladly share garden-fresh zucchini with me so I can make and give away many batches of these cookies. I keep shredded zucchini in the freezer so we can enjoy them in winter as well. A cream cheese frosting makes them especially delicious. -Michele Bretz-Hysong, Massillon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves if desired; add to creamed mixture alternately with zucchini, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CINNAMON OATMEAL ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Yummy way to use cinnamon chips!
Provided by KitchenQueen
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
- Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract and continue beating until smooth.
- Stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir until well-blended. Add zucchini, oats, pecans, and cinnamon chips, respectively, mixing well after each addition. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 114.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES RECIPE
These soft, chocolatey cookies are a family favorite- and you would never know that they are loaded with zucchini!
Provided by Six Sisters
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray or [use non-stick silicone baking mat|http://www.amazon.com/Non-Stick-Silicone-Baking-Mat-Piece/dp/B00IIE9SE4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1406650191&sr=1-1].
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; stir until combined. Fold in zucchini and mix, then add chocolate chips. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let the cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing them to wire racks.
PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Soft, cakey cookies with a mild peanut butter flavor and hidden zucchini for a good-for-you twist.
Provided by Sanderling
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, margarine, and egg. Add shredded zucchini and mix thoroughly.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
ZUCCHINI NUT COOKIES
This recipe makes a soft, spicy cookie with a nutty crunch!
Provided by Maureen Pruitt
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in zucchini, raisins, and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
SOFT ZUCCHINI SPICE COOKIES
These are very delicious zucchini cookies.
Provided by LEEMA
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 27m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Finally, mix in the zucchini, walnuts, raisins and orange zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 56.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
LEMON-ZUCCHINI CORNMEAL COOKIES
This is a light crunchy cookie and a good way to use up all that summer zucchini, other than zucchini bread.
Provided by Linda O.
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees;. In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Add flour and cornmeal and mix until the mixture is crumbly. Add zucchini and stir until a thick dough forms.
- 2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto two parchment-lned baking sheets. Bake until cookies are light golden brown at edges, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 998.4, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 1007.7, Carbohydrate 134.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 61.7, Protein 10.6
ZUCCHINI GRANOLA COOKIES
"To use up an abundance of garden zucchini, try these wholesome soft-textured cookies," suggests Janice Brady of Des Moines, Washington.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour, granola, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well., Stir in zucchini and chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
QUICK ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Quick and easy zucchini cookies loaded with walnuts, chocolate chips, and coconut will make your family happy for snack time.
Provided by Malynda Bonnes Matthews
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two baking sheets.
- Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in zucchini.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix flour mixture into butter-zucchini mixture. Fold in coconut, walnuts, chocolate chips, and raisins. Drop batter, about 1 tablespoon per cookie, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 83.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
ZUCCHINI CARROT COOKIES
In order to use my upcoming crop of zucchini I'm adding this recipe to help me. And anyone else that may have zucchini coming out their ears!
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 27m
Yield 1 batch of cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream the margarine and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Add shredded vegetables and mix.
- Combine the dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Then add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Drop the dough by teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
ZUCCHINI OATMEAL COOKIES
Make and share this Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Cream together the shortening and honey.
- Then add the egg and beat well.
- Stir together baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add this mixture alternately with the zucchini to the egg mixture.
- Stir in the oatmeal and raisins.
- Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Use young, tender zucchini for the best flavor and texture. Avoid large, mature zucchini, as they can be bitter and watery.
- Grate the zucchini finely: This will help the zucchini blend into the batter and prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini: This will help prevent the cookies from becoming too wet and dense.
- Use a combination of sugars: This will help create a more complex flavor and texture. Brown sugar adds a rich, molasses-like flavor, while granulated sugar adds sweetness and crispness.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Zucchini cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden, and they are also a healthy snack or dessert option. With a few simple tips, you can make zucchini cookies that are moist, flavorful, and perfectly chewy. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, be sure to give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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