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Recipe by:

Dana Ramsey

Delicious Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These soft and flavorful zucchini cookies topped with cream cheese frosting are a delightful holiday treat that your guests will love.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients for Zucchini Cookies
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium-sized)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Group: Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • a pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Box grater or food processor
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Begin by grating the zucchini on a box grater or using a food processor. To prevent soggy cookies, squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in the grated zucchini until just combined.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt.
  9. Once your cookies are completely cooled, generously spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top for the finishing touch.

Notes

Watch the clock while baking! These cookies should be taken out while they’re still soft in the center.