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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Author: Amanda Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft zucchini cookies flavored with cinnamon and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1½ cups grated zucchini
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  2. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in grated zucchini.
  6. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.
  8. Cool completely on wire racks.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until creamy.
  11. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Notes

  1. Do not overbake.
  2. Cool cookies completely before frosting.
  3. Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 174
  • Sugar: 17
  • Sodium: 146
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0.2
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 0.5
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 27