Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with the Best Pecan Zucchini Carrot Cookies. These cookies combine the natural sweetness of shredded zucchini and carrots with crunchy pecans, creating a delicious treat that is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and will impress friends and family alike. With a warm, inviting aroma from cinnamon and brown sugar, they quickly become a favorite for lunchboxes or cozy evenings at home. Indulge in a sweet dessert that’s as wholesome as it is tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrot gently.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 13 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg