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Zucchini Cookies

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Zucchini cookies are a unique and delicious treat that combine zucchini, carrots, oats, and dried cranberries for a wholesome and chewy cookie.

Ingredients

1½ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup grated zucchini, drained and squeezed dry

½ cup shredded carrots

½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the granulated and brown sugars, then beat until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Grate the zucchini and carrot using the smaller grate opening. Squeeze out the excess liquid from the zucchini by wrapping it in a paper towel or dish cloth and gently squeezing over the sink.
  7. Stir in the oats, zucchini, carrots, coconut, and dried cranberries.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies just begin to turn color.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • If desired, add chocolate chips for a dessert-like flavor.
  • Substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flaxseed meal egg replacement to make vegan-friendly.
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend to make the cookies gluten-free.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to enhance the flavor.

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