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Lemon Zucchini Cookies


  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, optional
  • Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar. You may also cream the mixture using a hand mixer on high speed
  • Beat in the egg and lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and any optional add-ins such as walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners sugar and lemon juice with a fork.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • Once completely cooled, drizzle the cookies with the lemon glaze.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24-30 servings