Dessert for 2
Lemon Zucchini Drops
$20.73for 430 minServes 2
Soft drop cookies fold shredded zucchini, raisins, and walnuts into lemon-scented dough before receiving a sweet glaze.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.36 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$5.18 per serving$20.73 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and butter two baking sheets.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then beat in the egg, zucchini, and lemon zest.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, then stir them into the butter mixture.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts, drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Whisk the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice into a glaze, then spread it over the cooled cookies.
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