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Old Fashioned Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies are a wonderful way to use up garden fresh zucchini while satisfying your sweet tooth.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 15, 2026
Old Fashioned Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
14 minutes
Total
29 minutes
Serves
18 cookies

There is something so special about these cookies because they combine the earthy goodness of oats with the subtle sweetness of fresh zucchini. They have a cakey texture that feels like a warm hug, and the mix of cinnamon, chocolate, and walnuts makes them a total crowd pleaser.

My best tip for success is to make sure you squeeze as much water out of the grated zucchini as possible using a clean kitchen towel. This keeps your cookies soft and chewy instead of soggy, which helps them bake up perfectly every single time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Stir in the dry grated zucchini.

  5. 5

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.

  6. 6

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

  7. 7

    Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.

  8. 8

    Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

  9. 9

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

  10. 10

    Let them cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want them to stay fresh longer, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to a month and thaw them on the counter as needed.

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