Zucchini Cookies

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. raw unpeeled zucchini, grated (If you use some you've frozen, just let it thaw & do not drain the water/juice that's in the bag).
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 c. raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
½ - 1 c. chopped nuts - doesn't matter what kind (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together in a medium sized bowl and set aside. In a Bosch, Kitchenaid, or large bowl (using hand beaters) cream the shortening and sugars, then beat in egg. Next add zucchini and mix until incorporated. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in raisins/chocolate chips and nuts by hand. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet & bake at 350 for 15 min.

These cookies taste almost like pumpkin chocolate chip and are a great way to use up your zucchini!

From the Kitchen of: Tannie