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Cozy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Zucchini Cookies

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These cozy brown sugar cinnamon zucchini cookies with cream cheese frosting combine warm cinnamon spice and moist zucchini for a soft, tender treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed dry)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Wash and trim about 2 medium zucchinis, then grate them using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in the grated zucchini, being careful not to overmix.
  8. Drop dough by tablespoon or cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  11. For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
  12. Spread a generous dollop of frosting on each cooled cookie. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top.

Notes

Squeeze out zucchini well to avoid soggy cookies. Cream butter and sugars thoroughly for tender texture. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before spreading. For gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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