Soft Zucchini Spice Cookies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch YIELD: about 4 dozen.
These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will last at yours? —Mili Seemar, Chatham, New Jersey

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

  • 1. In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini, walnuts, raisins and orange zest. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 132 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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