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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

If you're looking for a cookie that’s both soft and flavorful, these **Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting** are the perfect treat.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Zucchini Cookies**
  • - 1 cup shredded zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • #### **For the Cream Cheese Frosting**
  • - 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 cup powdered sugar
  • - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • - Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Grater
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough**
  2. Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)** and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Stir in shredded zucchini and nuts (if using).
  8. #### **Step 2: Bake the Cookies**
  9. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about **2 inches apart**.
  10. Bake for **12-14 minutes**, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for **5 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. #### **Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting**
  13. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  14. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  15. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
  16. #### **Step 4: Frost & Serve**
  17. Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe frosting over the top.
  18. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a firmer frosting.