Peanut Butter Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies

These cakey oatmeal cookies have a mild peanut butter flavor and hidden zucchini for a good-for-you twist.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup margarine
• ⅔ cup peanut butter
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 small zucchini, peeled and shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, margarine, and egg. Add shredded zucchini and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks.