Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
These Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with wholesome goodness! Packed with oats, grated zucchini, carrot, coconut, and dried cranberries, they’re the perfect healthy-ish treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour 180 g / 1½ cups – The structure behind these soft cookies.
- Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp / 2.5 g – Adds a warm, cozy flavor.
- Baking Soda 1 tsp / 5 g – Gives the cookies their gentle lift.
- Salt 1/2 tsp / 3 g – Enhances all the other flavors.
- Butter Softened (115 g / 1/2 cup) – For richness and softness.
- Brown Sugar 100 g / 1/2 cup – Sweet and adds moisture.
- Granulated Sugar 100 g / 1/2 cup – Adds crispness to the edges.
- Eggs 2 large – Binds the dough and adds structure.
- Vanilla Extract 1 tsp / 5 ml – Brings it all together.
- Old-Fashioned Oats 150 g / 1½ cups – Gives chew and heartiness.
- Zucchini 120 g / 1 cup, grated and squeezed dry – Adds moisture and veggie power.
- Carrot 60 g / 1/2 cup, grated – Adds sweetness and color.
- Shredded Coconut 30 g / 1/3 cup – Adds texture and tropical flavor.
- Dried Cranberries 70 g / 1/2 cup – Tart and sweet for flavor bursts.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Grate Veggies – Grate zucchini and carrot. Squeeze zucchini dry with paper towels.
- Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat softened butter with sugars until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet & Dry – Gradually add flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the Goodies – Fold in oats, zucchini, carrot, coconut, and cranberries.
- Scoop & Bake – Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 mins until golden at the edges.
- Cool & Enjoy – Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Squeeze Well – Removing water from zucchini is key to avoiding soggy cookies.
Watch Bake Time – Slightly underbake for softer centers.
Gluten-Free Option – Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of AP flour.
Add-Ins – Try chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or raisins.