Zucchini Cookies: The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These delicious zucchini cookies topped with creamy frosting are the perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the zucchini, butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to avoid watery cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting