Zucchini Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Servings: 24
Calories: 202kcal
Looking for a way to use garden-fresh zucchini? These zucchini cookies are soft with crispy edges, drizzled with a zesty lemon glaze.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups golden raisins chocolate chips can also be used
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini unpeeled, excess water squeezed out
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar also known as powdered sugar or icing sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the zucchini
- Wash and remove the ends. Using a box grater with large holes, grate the zucchini with the peel on. Do not grate the seeds, discard them! Place in a strainer and squeeze out any excess liquid. I find using my hands works best for squeezing out the excess liquid.*Measure the zucchini after grating and removing excess moisture.
Directions for making the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a medium sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in the raisins.
- Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beat until combined.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop scoops of dough onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 - 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown and center looks set. Baking time will vary depending on size of your cookies.
Glaze the cookies
- Prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the confectioner's sugar and lemon juice.
- Drizzle teaspoon of glaze over warm, not hot cookies. Allow the glaze to set, then serve.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg