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Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies

Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy the Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies, a guilt-free dessert packed with nutritious veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no substitution needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt use kosher or table salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon can replace with nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups Butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar ensure it’s packed
  • 1 large Egg use a flax egg for a vegan alternative
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Zucchini grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup Carrots grated finely
For the Crunch
  • 0.5 cups Pecans can substitute with walnuts or omit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the egg into the creamed mixture until fully integrated.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mix gradually until combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini, carrots, and chopped pecans.
  7. Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Enjoy your cookies once they are completely cooled!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out excess liquid from the zucchini and carrots to prevent overly wet cookies. Consider toasting the pecans for enhanced flavor.

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