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Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Deliciously moist zucchini cookies topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Cookies
  • 1 cup grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Frost the Cookies
  1. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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