I concocted these spicy zucchini oatmeal cookies to use up the abundant zucchini in my garden. I like my oatmeal cookies to have a little jazz, but if you are not a fan of ground cloves, they can be omitted. These not-too-sweet, cake-like cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 0.67 cups packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cups butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 0.5 cups raisins
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
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Stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
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3
Wring zucchini in a clean towel to remove any excess moisture. Set aside.
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Beat brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture and oats until just incorporated. Stir in zucchini and raisins until evenly combined. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the bottom edges turn golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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