Description
These Soft Zucchini Cookies are incredibly tender and bursting with flavor, thanks to the addition of fresh zucchini and warm spices. Perfectly chewy and not too sweet, they are a delightful treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for an extra texture and flavor boost. Make sure not to over-bake for the softest results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Soft Zucchini Cookies, dessert, baking, cookies, zucchini recipes