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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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Equipment

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

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

Instructions
 

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