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Tender Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Cookies

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Soft-baked zucchini cookies with a tender crumb and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for summer baking and using fresh zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), well-drained
  • Cinnamon sugar topping: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet bowl, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 2-tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each mound generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  10. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Drain zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy cookies. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Watch baking time closely to maintain soft centers. Dough can be chilled if sticky. Cinnamon sugar topping adds a crunchy sweet contrast.

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