Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a great way to use fresh zucchini! Pillow-soft cookies filled with zucchini and cinnamon and topped with whipped cream cheese frosting and a dusting of nutmeg--this is one really delicious cookie!
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- With an electric mixer on low speed, mix half of the dry ingredient mixture into the batter. Fold in the zucchini, then blend in the remaining dry ingredients.
- Scoop the batter onto cookie sheets covered with waxed paper or lined with a silicon baking mat. Leave 2-3 inches between each cookie as they will spread.
- Bake the cookies at 375F for 10-12 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined.
- Frost the cookies generously with the cream cheese frosting. Add a very light sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
538IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 538IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
60 reviews
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