Best 8 Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Treat yourself to a delightful fusion of flavors with our Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies, a unique culinary creation that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with a surprising touch of zucchini and a hint of spice. These cookies are not only a delectable snack but also pack a nutritious punch.

Our recipe collection features variations of this intriguing cookie, catering to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. Indulge in the classic Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies, where a blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, harmonizes perfectly with the zucchini's subtle sweetness. For a vegan delight, try our Vegan Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies, where flax eggs and plant-based butter create a guilt-free indulgence.

For those with a sweet tooth, our Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies add a touch of indulgence with semi-sweet chocolate chips, while our Gluten-Free Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies provide a delicious alternative for those with gluten sensitivities. And for a festive twist, our Christmas Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies, adorned with festive sprinkles, bring holiday cheer to your taste buds.

These cookies are not just culinary delights; they are also a testament to the versatility of zucchini, often overlooked in the realm of baking. Their unique texture and moist crumb, thanks to the grated zucchini, make them a delightful surprise for both the eyes and the palate.

So, embark on a culinary adventure with our Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookie recipes, and discover a new favorite treat that is both delicious and wholesome.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ZUCCHINI OATMEAL COOKIES



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These easy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are surprisingly light and fluffy cookies made from oats and shredded zucchini.

Provided by Melissa Griffiths - Bless This Mess

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups oats

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until light in color and very fluffy - 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and eggs and beat for another minute.
  • Add the grated zucchini and mix until incorporated.
  • Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Mix everything together on low speed until well combined. Add the oats and mix to combine.
  • Scoop dough into balls using a 1 ounce scoop and place on a baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cookie, Calories 57 calories, Sugar 5.1 g, Sodium 59.6 mg, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg

ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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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

BETH'S SPICY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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With a little experimenting, I came up with these chewy, spicy, oatmeal raisin cookies. They make your kitchen smell wonderful while they are baking. They almost remind me of Christmas because the spices smell so good.

Provided by Beth Sigworth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 92.1 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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Soft, cakey cookies with a mild peanut butter flavor and hidden zucchini for a good-for-you twist.

Provided by Sanderling

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup peanut butter
½ cup margarine
1 egg
1 small zucchini, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, margarine, and egg. Add shredded zucchini and mix thoroughly.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

ZUCCHINI OATMEAL COOKIES



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Perfect to go with your St. patricks day celebration or just for fun. I sometimes add raisins instead of the Chocolate chips.

Provided by christensenshelley

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg and vanilla, mix well, then stir in the shredded zucchini. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the zucchini mixture. Finally, stir in the oats, and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough from a teaspoon onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Leave at least 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies will stay soft and moist because of the zucchini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 65.8, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.7

SPICY OATMEAL COOKIES



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Very soft, moist oatmeal cookies with bananas. Very yummy!

Provided by Sue

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 banana
1 ¾ cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cut in the shortening, until the mixture appears mealy. Stir in the egg, mashed banana and oatmeal until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

ST. PATRICK'S DAY ZUCCHINI-OATMEAL COOKIES



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These cookies are green oatmeal cookies-without adding any food coloring!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups grated zucchini
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup granola
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg and vanilla, mix well, then stir in the shredded zucchini. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the zucchini mixture. Finally, stir in the oats, granola and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough from a teaspoon onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Leave at least 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies will stay soft and moist because of the zucchini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has a higher water content than older zucchini, which will help to keep your cookies moist.
  • Grate the zucchini finely. This will help to distribute the zucchini evenly throughout the cookies and prevent them from becoming too mushy.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

These spicy zucchini oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are made with whole wheat flour, oats, zucchini, and spices. They are also low in sugar and fat. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy zucchini, give these cookies a try!

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