Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies that combine the refreshing flavor of lemon with the moisture of grated zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 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 together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
