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Zucchini Nut Cookies Recipe 🍪

Overview:

Delight in the wholesome goodness of Zucchini Nut Cookies – a delightful treat that combines the freshness of zucchini with the crunch of nuts, creating a cookie that’s both flavorful and nutritious. Perfect for a quick dessert fix or a snack on the go, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to love. With just a few simple steps, you can have a batch of these delicious cookies ready to share with family and friends.

Recipe Information:

• Name: Zucchini Nut Cookies
• Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
• Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2-3 dozen cookies
• Calories: 1783.1
• Fat Content: 73.3g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 16.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 105.8mg
• Sodium Content: 1514.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 268.8g
  • Fiber Content: 10.8g
  • Sugar Content: 149.2g
• Protein Content: 25.1g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup nuts (of your choice)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare baking sheets by greasing lightly or lining with parchment paper.

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2. Cream Shortening, Sugar, and Egg: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and egg until well combined and creamy.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salt until evenly combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Fold in Raisins and Nuts: Gently fold in the raisins and nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

6. Drop Cookie Dough: Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.

7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and set around the edges.

8. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious Zucchini Nut Cookies!

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy these cookies warm with a glass of cold milk for a comforting treat.
• Pack them in lunchboxes or take them on picnics for a convenient and tasty snack.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Conclusion:

With their delightful blend of zucchini, nuts, and spices, these Zucchini Nut Cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. So why not whip up a batch today and share the joy with your loved ones? Happy baking! 🥳