Zucchini Nut Cookies

This recipe makes a soft, spicy cookie with a nutty crunch!

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in zucchini, raisins, and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 99 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 4.2 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Sodium: 55 mg