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Frosted Zucchini Cookies

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, Cookies, Desserts, Zucchini
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Cost Per Serving: $0.10 | Per Batch $2.45

Ingredients

The Cookie Base:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated zucchini1
  • ¾ cups quick oats

The Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Set the Stage:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a cookie sheet. Let yourself become fully present in the kitchen.

Blend the Base:

  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in shortening, beat in the egg, then mix in the zucchini and oats until smooth.

Bake:

  • Spoon drops of dough onto your sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let them cool completely.

Frost:

  • Cream the butter in a medium bowl. Beat in the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until completely smooth.

Finish:

  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies. Dust the tops with a little extra nutmeg, take a deep breath, and enjoy.

Notes

Inspired by Chef in Training