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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Soft zucchini cookies with cream cheese frosting, warm cinnamon flavor, and a tender bakery-style crumb.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups zucchini finely grated, lightly squeezed if very wet
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk as needed for frosting texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • box grater
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in one bowl.
  3. Cream the butter with both sugars until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the zucchini, then add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the tray and bake until the cookies are set, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Cool the cookies completely before spreading on the cream cheese frosting.
  7. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and a little milk if needed.
  8. Spread frosting over the cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator.
  • Let cookies come to room temperature before serving for best texture.
  • Freeze unfrosted cookies for longer storage.