{"id":27758,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/lemon-zucchini-drops\/"},"modified":"2022-10-14T06:11:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:11:51","slug":"lemon-zucchini-drops","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/lemon-zucchini-drops\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Zucchini Drops"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s a nice change from the usual kind of cookies I make. I made them according to the recipe, except I added lemon zest to the glaze as suggested by another reviewer. Next time I will only make half the glaze. I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll find a use for it somewhere but I\u2019d prefer to not have to have that much extra.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SandraLaFreniere"},"reviewBody":"These are just wonderful! I used granulated sugar (about 6 tablespoons) instead of confectioner's sugar with the lemon juice for the glaze and it's so delicious. Also, I squeezed the moisture out of the grated zucchini before adding it to the mix. And the cookies turned out amazing! Another Taste Recipes winner!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jbug4"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic used cherry cran raisins added more lemon zest. This is a keeper so good!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"flowernerenergize"},"reviewBody":"Very, very tasty cookie! I doubled the lemon zest and for the icing I only used a cup of confectioners sugar (because I'm cheap and also because I end up with a ton of leftover icing that I have to try to use up before it goes bad). I enjoy using items from our garden in unusual ways and this is the second zucchini cookie we've tried. Definitely recommended!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JenniferVega"},"reviewBody":"New favorite cookies! Followed the directions and they turned out fantastic! YUM!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LegalSec"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was great but I did make some changes to make lower in fat. I only used 1\/4 c. butter, 3 tbsp. of liquid egg whites and no nut. After mixing I felt it was too thin for cookies so I put the batter into a 9 inch square baking pan and placed in oven for 30 minutes and then checked with a toothpick until it was done. I made the glaze thicker with the juice of a fresh lemon and cut into 16 pieces which yield a low-fat cake with around 3 grams of fat, sorry I don't have a calorie count. The cake is so moist and the cinnamon and lemon flavors come out deliciously.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlower"},"reviewBody":"I added lemon zest to the glaze for more lemon flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueKiene"},"reviewBody":"I like these but I like more lemon flavor so I upped the zest and more lemon juice in the icing. As another said that is way too much icing for cookies iced this way. I cut icing in half Will make again upping the nuts and raisins also","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TerryH1387"},"reviewBody":"Followed recipe with no changes and they turned out great. Light and tasty. This definitely will go in my zucchini recipe rotation!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"redcow"},"reviewBody":"Very simple cookie to make. I like lemon zest in recipes and keep some of the real thing frozen in the freezer. I would have added double what the recipe called for, but was running low so I also used 1 tsp. of lemon extract to add to the lemon flavor. All that tasted the cookie seemed to like them. Will make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Voluptuosa"},"reviewBody":"They were delicious! I may of made some a little too big, but nobody complained. I would make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bernerlover"},"reviewBody":"these were really good. Only small change I made was to add a bit more zest to the cookies and also added zest to the icing. I thought the icing was just enough-I wouldn't have liked them as much with less.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"piehlar"},"reviewBody":"What a great way to use over abundant zucchini! I have made this several times and used fresh lemon juice and used white raisins. A favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NevadaRose"},"reviewBody":"These are really great. Made them up in the morning to take to work - and they were well received - I left with an empty plate!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jane428"},"reviewBody":"OMG get your mixer out and make these cookies. Great way to use up zuccini. I used fresh lemons I think it made a big difference. YUM","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TOHfoodie"},"reviewBody":"I don't usually like \"cake-type\" cookies, but these were GREAT! I ended up making 3 batches and using them in my Christmas treat bags. I didn't have enough zucchini for the last batch so I used yellow squash (1\/2 cup) for the rest. They were just as good! I try and sneak extra fiber into food when I can but be sure to peel the squash in this recipe. Otherwise, you'll easily notice the green\/yellow color. If you don't know there's squash in this recipe, you'd never be able to tell! The lemon glaze was a bit tart on it's own, but it complimented the cookies perfectly!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"11146","romance_copy_dek":"When we lived on the East Coast, a nearby fruit and vegetable stand had a bakery featuring these soft, cakelike cookies. 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I cut icing in half Will make again upping the nuts and raisins also","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/16\/2019 22:59","GUID":"2205b106c0e9446c862258a63d502445","MemberId":2637401,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Sue","SubmittedDate":"07\/16\/2019 22:59"},{"Comment":"

Followed recipe with no changes and they turned out great. Light and tasty. This definitely will go in my zucchini recipe rotation!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/29\/2015 16:30","GUID":"c98fcf62164a498fb324d654a75a46fb","MemberId":2222889,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TerryH1387","SubmittedDate":"07\/29\/2015 16:30"},{"Comment":"

Very, very tasty cookie! I doubled the lemon zest and for the icing I only used a cup of confectioners sugar (because I'm cheap and also because I end up with a ton of leftover icing that I have to try to use up before it goes bad). I enjoy using items from our garden in unusual ways and this is the second zucchini cookie we've tried. Definitely recommended!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5a58c1d9d6f247f5b5dbc152d263a585","MemberId":5797905,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"flowernerenergize","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2013 08:40"},{"Comment":"

Fantastic used cherry cran raisins added more lemon zest. This is a keeper so good!!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f444075f5ad34553af83145b97db91f1","MemberId":4873132,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jbug4","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2013 20:58"},{"Comment":"

What a great way to use over abundant zucchini! I have made this several times and used fresh lemon juice and used white raisins. A favorite!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/31\/2013 20:58","GUID":"8f8c1913b96c40b7977a617b9d5ac017","MemberId":4350572,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"piehlar","SubmittedDate":"08\/31\/2013 20:58"},{"Comment":"

This recipe was great but I did make some changes to make lower in fat. I only used 1\/4 c. butter, 3 tbsp. of liquid egg whites and no nut. After mixing I felt it was too thin for cookies so I put the batter into a 9 inch square baking pan and placed in oven for 30 minutes and then checked with a toothpick until it was done. I made the glaze thicker with the juice of a fresh lemon and cut into 16 pieces which yield a low-fat cake with around 3 grams of fat, sorry I don't have a calorie count. The cake is so moist and the cinnamon and lemon flavors come out deliciously.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2012 23:26","GUID":"1F7BCC3CEAAC4152B37285D26D1FE85D","MemberId":548619,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LegalSec","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2012 23:26"},{"Comment":"

OMG get your mixer out and make these cookies. Great way to use up zuccini. I used fresh lemons I think it made a big difference. YUM<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"07\/07\/2012 10:20","GUID":"c29dbf4d572a48b682434dc1cfdbd939","MemberId":3835785,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jane428","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2012 10:20"},{"Comment":"

I don't usually like "cake-type" cookies, but these were GREAT! I ended up making 3 batches and using them in my Christmas treat bags. I didn't have enough zucchini for the last batch so I used yellow squash (1\/2 cup) for the rest. They were just as good! I try and sneak extra fiber into food when I can but be sure to peel the squash in this recipe. Otherwise, you'll easily notice the green\/yellow color. If you don't know there's squash in this recipe, you'd never be able to tell! The lemon glaze was a bit tart on it's own, but it complimented the cookies perfectly!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2011 16:27","GUID":"E53E0DD856B845F69BFC6ED430B97625","MemberId":3640360,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TOHfoodie","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2011 16:27"},{"Comment":"

These are really great. Made them up in the morning to take to work - and they were well received - I left with an empty plate!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2011 12:22","GUID":"aae28f3cb7c64f6c9c094b48ae7f1284","MemberId":4283670,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"NevadaRose","SubmittedDate":"03\/24\/2011 12:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"03\/30\/2010 12:41","GUID":"a89328a294be44c7afd8c9c28a0eab35","MemberId":5003290,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"industrial","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2010 12:41"},{"Comment":"

They were delicious! I may of made some a little too big, but nobody complained. I would make these again.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/16\/2009 17:42","GUID":"a616e856bf9748aaa07aca5f83dc53cf","MemberId":1298157,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Voluptuosa","SubmittedDate":"10\/16\/2009 17:42"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43968,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 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