Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

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Zucchini! I am bound and determined to make something with Zucchini everyday! Until my supply from the garden is exhausted! I decided to try a new cookie recipe even though I love my grandma’s (which I also have featured on this site). Yum yum!

Ingredients:
2 cups of Zucchini( after drained well it should yield about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
2/3 cup brown sugar (not packed)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 1/2 cup old fashion oats
2 tsp Vietnamese cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1/2 -1cups of raisins (optional)

Yields 4.5 dozen

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

2. Mix applesauce, oil, vanilla and sugars in a large bowl. Add eggs and stir until combined.

Ingredients

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2. Add flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spiced sifted over wet ingredients.

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3. Mix until incorporated. Add zucchini and mix.

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4. Mix until zucchini is spread throughout.

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5. Now toss in the oats and raisins and fold mixture until mixed throughout.

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6. Use scoop of your choice or spoon out onto parchment paper.

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7. 12 cookies to a half sheet pan is a nice amount. Bake in oven for 9 to 11 minutes depending on your oven.

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Enjoy!