Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking
soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and
mix well. Stir in the zucchini, nuts and chocolate chips. Drop by
tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for
10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 8 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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