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Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies

Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delightful Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies sneak in veggies for a guilt-free treat everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Zucchini, shredded Peel if hiding green color is desired.
  • 1 cup Carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg or applesauce for vegan.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blends can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped Can substitute with walnuts or omit for nut-free.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy and light.
  4. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the moist mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini, carrots, and chopped pecans without overmixing.
  7. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  9. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.

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