#1,559: Zucchini Cookies

The kids helped me make these cookies...and I think there is something wrong with my oven because these got quite over-done on the bottoms.  Because of that I wouldn't necessarily serve them to guests, but for my family they are just fine.  My kids actually really, really liked these and they are not fans of oatmeal.  I cut back on the sugar to about ¾ cup to make them just a tad healthier.  I would definitely make these again.  They are a little dense, but we enjoyed them.

1½ cups flour
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup shortening (I used coconut oil)
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini
1¾ cups quick oats

Frosting (I omitted…I didn’t feel like frosting these…)
½ cup butter, softened
3 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3-4 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together in a large bowl and stir to combine ingredients well. Cut in shortening. Beat in egg until well combined. Add zucchini and oats and beat until evenly mixed in.

Spoon drops of cookie dough onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.

Frosting

Cream butter in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Add more milk and/or powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Frost cookies once they are completely cooled and sprinkle the tops with a little nutmeg.