Description
Zucchini cookies are a delightful treat that combines sweet and spicy flavors while cleverly incorporating nutritious veggies. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or cozy movie nights. With vibrant green flecks and the option to customize with chocolate chips or nuts, they prove that indulging can also be guilt-free and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg with the grated zucchini until well combined.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg