Best 11 Zucchini Drop Cookies Recipes

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Craving a sweet treat that's both delicious and packed with wholesome goodness? Look no further than zucchini drop cookies! These delectable delights combine the moist texture of shredded zucchini with the comforting flavors of warm spices and sweet vanilla. With three variations to choose from – classic, chocolate chip, and applesauce – there's a perfect cookie for every taste preference. Whether you're a fan of the timeless simplicity of the original, the indulgent decadence of chocolate chips, or the healthy twist of applesauce, these zucchini drop cookies are sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES



Chocolate Zucchini Cookies image

Soft chocolaty drop cookies made with zucchini.

Provided by Mary Ann

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter flavored shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the grated zucchini. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LEMON ZUCCHINI DROPS



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When we lived on the East Coast, a nearby fruit and vegetable stand had a bakery featuring these soft, cakelike cookies. We missed every bite when we moved away, so I developed this recipe. -Barbara Franklin, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup finely shredded zucchini
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
LEMON GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, zucchini and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to reach a thin spreading consistency. Spread or drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ZUCCHINI & CHEESE DROP BISCUITS



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These colorful little drop biscuits are very easy to put together and yet are packed full of flavor. I serve them warm out of the oven. -Keith Mesch, Mt. Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shredded zucchini
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Squeeze zucchini to remove excess liquid. Pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and remaining salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in zucchini, cheeses, tomatoes and basil. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Drop by scant 1/3 cupfuls into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 22-26 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g 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.

QUICK ZUCCHINI COOKIES



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Quick and easy zucchini cookies loaded with walnuts, chocolate chips, and coconut will make your family happy for snack time.

Provided by Malynda Bonnes Matthews

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 35m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two baking sheets.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in zucchini.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix flour mixture into butter-zucchini mixture. Fold in coconut, walnuts, chocolate chips, and raisins. Drop batter, about 1 tablespoon per cookie, onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 83.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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

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.

ZUCCHINI LEMON DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Zucchini Lemon Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bayou-mimi

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup finely shredded zucchini
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated and chopped lemons, rind of
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, zucchini and lemon peel.
  • In another bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by tablespoon 3 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • For glaze: combine sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve a thin spreading consistency.
  • Spread or drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 235.9, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 32.2, Protein 3.1

ZUCCHINI DROP COOKIES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup zucchini
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together first 5 ingredients. Stir together flour & spices, and then stir into first mixture. Add optional items last.
  • Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ZUCCHINI DROP COOKIES



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Here's a great recipe for zucchini cookies.People always ask for the recipe whenever I make these. I got this recipe from my friend Denise who got it from her mom. The recipe is written on a paper plate, so we had to copy the paper plate to pass it on!

Provided by Michelle Kendall

Categories     Cookies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c grated zucchini
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter or shortening
1 egg
2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together butter (or Crisco) and sugar, add egg and shredded zucchini.
  • 2. In another bowl mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt and baking soda.
  • 3. Combine the two bowls and mix together. Spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 for 10 mins. Enjoy!

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.

Tips:

  • Prep the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini with a box grater or food processor fitted with a grating disc. Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture using a cheesecloth or paper towels to prevent cookies from becoming too moist.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps firm it up, making it easier to handle and less likely to spread too much during baking.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature and bake the cookies for the specified time. Underbaking will result in soft, gooey cookies, while overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the Cookies Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before transferring them to an airtight container. This helps them set and prevents them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Zucchini drop cookies are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of zucchini with the comforting flavors of classic cookies. With their moist texture, subtle sweetness, and hints of zucchini, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. By following these tips and techniques, you can create delicious and satisfying zucchini drop cookies that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different variations, such as adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices, to create unique and flavorful cookies that cater to your preferences. Enjoy the delectable taste and wholesome goodness of zucchini drop cookies, a perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition.

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