Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional, I didn’t use)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup grated zucchini-squeezed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Filling:
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Mix shortening and sugar. Add in egg. Mix. Add milk and mix.
  • Add in dry ingredients and stir. Blend in the zucchini and vanilla.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350* for about 12-15 minutes, until the bottom gets browned.Cool and sandwich cookies with cream cheese filling.
  • For the filling – beat all ingredients together until light and fluffy.