Description
These soft and chewy Zucchini Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie. Loaded with shredded zucchini for moisture and a hint of cinnamon, they’re topped with a simple vanilla glaze. Perfect for using up summer zucchini and satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed. Dough will be soft.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk if needed. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture; this prevents the cookies from being too wet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (with glaze)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg