Zucchini-Walnut Cookies Recipe

Name: Zucchini-Walnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Grated Zucchini (about 3 Whole); 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 cups Wheat Germ; 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 cups Golden Raisins; 2 Eggs; 2 cups Sugar; 2/3 cups Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Chopped Walnuts, (toasted If Desired)

Servings: persons

3 cups Grated Zucchini (about 3 Whole)
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cups Wheat Germ
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 cups Golden Raisins
2 Eggs
2 cups Sugar
2/3 cups Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups Chopped Walnuts, (toasted If Desired)

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1. First things first: shred up 3 cups of the zucchini. Grate, grate, grate! Drain it really, really well and set it aside for now.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, place the flours and wheat germ. Then add the cinnamon, baking powder and soda, and salt. Blend them all together with a fork, breaking up any lumps.
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3. Add the raisins to the dry flour mixture, and mix so that the raisins are all well-covered in flour.
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4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs lightly. Then add the sugar and beat until thick and well incorporated. Now add the oil, vanilla and finally, the zucchini. Mix well to incorporate.
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5. Add your flour mixture to the wet ingredients by additions: add a little, beat a little, add a little, beat a little. You get the idea. Mix together just until incorporated.
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6. Add the chopped, toasted (if desired) walnuts to the mixture, and mix just until thoroughly incorporated. At this point, if you used 2/3 cup oil as recommended and your cookies seem a little dry, feel free to add a little more oil (or even water) to thin it out a little more.
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7. Onto a greased cookie sheet, plop down spoonfuls of dough about an inch apart. Your dough should be pretty soft, so the drop technique is especially useful here.
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8. Put the cookies in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 15 minutes - keep an eye on them to make sure you're not under- or over-cooking them.
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In no time at all, you will be rewarded with the perfect sweet, chewy afternoon treat! Hope you enjoy these...I know I sure did!

1561

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Grated Zucchini (about 3 Whole), 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1/2 cups Wheat Germ, and more.

Yes, Zucchini-Walnut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zucchini-Walnut Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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