Best 6 Quick Zucchini Cookies Recipes

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Zucchini cookies are a delicious and unique treat that's perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh zucchini, these cookies are moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and nutty taste. They're also incredibly easy to make, coming together in just a few simple steps. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a sweet dessert, or a fun way to use up your summer zucchini, these cookies have you covered. This recipe offers two variations: a classic zucchini cookie and a chocolate zucchini cookie. Both are equally delicious, but the chocolate version adds a rich, decadent flavor that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to love these zucchini cookies. So grab your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of these tasty treats!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI COOKIES



Zucchini Cookies image

These are moist spicy cookies!

Provided by Marian

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

EASY ZUCCHINI COOKIES



Easy Zucchini Cookies image

My grandma's recipe for Easy Zucchini Cookies is one of my most treasured recipes. These cookies have the perfect texture!

Provided by Christina Hitchcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg beaten
1 cup zucchini (grated)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well.
  • Gradually add flour mixer and beat until smooth. The dough will be stiff.
  • Stir in zucchini and remaining ingredients.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
  • Bake 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful not to over-bake.
  • Cool for 2 minutes then remove to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I love using zucchini in the summertime. This recipe reminds me of a zucchini bread my aunt makes, but I wanted to make cookies for a family get-together because they would be easier to grab and eat. These taste better if you make them the day before. -Melissa Obernesser, Oriskany, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges start to brown, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOFT ZUCCHINI SPICE COOKIES



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These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will last at yours? -Mili Seemar, Chatham, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, raisins and orange zest. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! -Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place shredded zucchini on a clean towel; roll up and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the zucchini, nuts and chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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You won't even taste the veg, but it's there! Good way to get veggiephobes to eat some green.

Provided by bounce

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat the sugar and margarine with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended; beat the vanilla into the mixture with the last egg. Stir the zucchini through the mixture until evenly distributed. Mix the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a box grater to quickly and easily grate the zucchini.
  • Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter. This will help prevent the cookies from being too wet.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Be sure to not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These quick and easy zucchini cookies are a delicious way to use up summer zucchini. They are moist and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these cookies ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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