Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting! These soft and spiced cookies are a perfect combination of sweetness and moisture, courtesy of fresh zucchini. Ideal for any occasion, from busy weeknights to family gatherings, they promise to bring joy and smiles. The creamy frosting adds a luxurious touch, making them an irresistible treat everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customize, these cookies will quickly become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup very soft butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; then stir into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Bake at 375°F for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and butter blended smooth with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg