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Zucchini Raisin Cookies

Name: Zucchini Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 cup shredded peeled zucchini; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup raisins

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

3 dozen

This favorite old recipe means a lot to me, since it was given to me by a good friend. That friend, in turn, received it from her great-grandmother. I'm always looking for ways to use zucchini (I even add it to my spaghetti sauce), so this was a welcome addition to my recipe file.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup shredded peeled zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins

Directions

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Stir in zucchini; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Add to zucchini mixture; stir until thoroughly combine. Stir in raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cookies are cake-like.

If Cooking for Two: Freeze cookies in airtight containers and thaw as needed.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 172 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Zucchini Raisin Cookies

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