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Cozy Soft Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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These cozy soft zucchini oatmeal cookies are moist, chewy, and topped with a tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a comforting treat that sneaks in some veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 120g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grate 1 cup of zucchini using a box grater. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Gently fold in the grated and squeezed zucchini with a spatula. The batter will be thick and moist.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and spreadable.
  11. Spread frosting on each cooled cookie using a spatula or knife. Serve immediately or chill to firm up the frosting.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy cookies. Cream butter and sugars well for a tender crumb. Cookies look underdone when removed but firm up while cooling. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.

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