Zucchini Cookies: Indulgent Treats That Outshine Fast Food
Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade zucchini cookies that satisfy your sweet cravings and are a healthier alternative to fast food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 mg