Spicy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
Description
This spicy zucchini oatmeal cookie recipe is flavored with warm cinnamon and spicy cloves and packed with heart-healthy oats and raisins for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup quick cooking oats
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1/2 cup raisins
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
3
Wrap zucchini in a clean towel; wring out to remove any excess moisture. Set aside.
4
Beat brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture and oats until just incorporated. Stir in zucchini and raisins until evenly combined. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bottom edges turn golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.