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frosted zucchini cookies

Recipe by
Win Spicer
Frankford, DE

We love spicy zucchini bread so I adapted a favorite cookie recipe! It seems all age groups surprisingly even love these! They are a soft cookie loaded with flavor! Note chill time is not counted in time to make them.

yield 4 -5 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For frosted zucchini cookies

  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    gradulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    cloves
  • 3/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 1 c
    grated/drained zucchini
  • 1/2 c
    oatmeal
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3-4 c
    powered sugar
  • nutmeg to sprinkle

How To Make frosted zucchini cookies

  • 1
    Cookies: In large bowl, beat shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
  • 2
    Whisk together all dry ingredients except oatmeal. Add to wet mixture and beat until well blended.
  • 3
    Add zucchini and oatmeal and mix until evenly incorporated.
  • 4
    Cover and chill about an hour. Drop by tablespoons or roll into 1-inch balls.
  • 5
    Place on parchment lined cookie sheets about an inch or so apart.
  • 6
    Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven 8-10 minutes or 350 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Do not over bake! Cook on wire racks.
  • 7
    Frosting: Cream butter. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Adding milk and/or powdered sugar to reach desired spreading consistency.
  • 8
    When cookies are completely cool you may frost and for an added touch, sprinkle frosting with cinnamon or nutmeg.

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