Description
Delight in these soft-baked cookies that blend zesty lemon and fresh zucchini for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in white chocolate chips or nuts. These cookies can also be frozen once baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, zucchini cookies, soft-baked cookies, summer treats, homemade cookies