Zucchini Nut Cookies

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup grated zucchini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 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.

Step 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.