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Zucchini Cookies

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups flour
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 3/4 Cups quick oats

Frosting

  • 1/2 Cup butter softened
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 Cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a large bowl and stir to combine ingredients well. Beat together shortening and and egg until well combined. Add zucchini and oats and beat until evenly mixed. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.
  • Spoon 1 inch drops of cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.

Frosting

  • Cream butter in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Add more milk and/or powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency.
  • Frost cookies once they are cool.