Zucchini Cookies with Oatmeal, Nuts, Craisins

Zucchini and oatmeal add healthy layers of flavor to this cake-like treat.

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Step 1

Cream butter, shortening, sugars. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.

Step 2

Add zucchini and vanilla and mix well..

Step 3

Mix flour with dry ingredients (salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, oats) with whisk and add to creamed mixture. Mix until just blended.

Step 4

Add nuts and craisins, mixing lightly until distributed throughout recipe. Dough will be wet but should hold soft shape when scooped onto cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake at 375 F for 12 minutes (350 in convection oven) until cookies are set. Allow to sit on cookue sheet for 2 minutes before moving to cooling racks.

Step 6

optional: Mix 2 C powdered sugar, 2 Tbl melted butter, and 2 Tbl lemon juice (or 2 Tbl milk plus 1 tsp vanilla instead of lemon juice) together and drizzle over tops of cookies. Enjoy.