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Zucchini Cookies

These Zucchini Cookies are soft, chewy cookies made with fresh zucchini, oats, cinnamon, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for healthy snacks, cozy desserts, and easy zucchini dessert recipes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • Coconut flakes
  • Optional Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk
  • Splash of vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Shred zucchini using a box grater and pat lightly with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  7. Fold in shredded zucchini and any optional add-ins.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for several minutes before transferring.
  11. If desired, drizzle glaze over cooled cookies before serving.

Notes

  • Do not over-dry zucchini; slight moisture keeps cookies soft.
  • Rolled oats give the best chewy texture.
  • Great option for zucchini recipes dessert ideas.
  • Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.