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Zucchini Bread Cookies

Zucchini Bread Cookies - Soft and Deliciously Chewy Treats

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These Zucchini Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and a delightful treat packed with hidden nutrition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can replace with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon consider adding nutmeg for extra spice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened) use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar substitute with coconut sugar for healthier
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 cup Zucchini (grated) fresh or thawed frozen zucchini
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Golden Raisins can swap in chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Pecans (chopped) use walnuts instead or omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips experiment with dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zucchini Bread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the grated zucchini, golden raisins, chopped pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini for firmer cookies. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

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