Martian Cookies

Name: Martian Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ¾ cup white sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick cooking oats; 1 cup grated zucchini; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips; ½ cup butterscotch chips

Rating: 4.5 stars

84 Ratings
77 Reviews
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We had a cooking class at Children's Hospital in Orange, CA. These were a favorite for the patients and adults. You should have been there to smell the wonderful scent of cookies right out of the oven and see the children's faces!!! I think these are called martian cookies because of the green flecks, and they are out of this world!!

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

In a large mixing bowl beat butter until soft, add sugar, and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
Step 3

In a medium bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add four mixture to butter mixture, beat until well mixed. With a wooden spoon, stir in oats, zucchini, walnuts or pecans, chocolate and butterscotch pieces.
Step 4

Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool sheets and then cookies on a cooling rack. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

173 calories; protein 2.5g 5% DV; carbohydrates 19.9g 6% DV; fat 9.7g 15% DV; cholesterol 17.9mg 6% DV; sodium 110mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (77)

Most helpful positive review

LDENSVEN

03/07/2007

For a healthy cookie these hit the spot. I used brown sugar instead of white and cut it down to 1/2 cup. Also I used all whole wheat flour. The butterscotch chips make these phenomenal and so you don't miss the sugar. Thanks for a way to use up all the zucchini I've got in my freezer! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Alicia Wray Nelson

08/19/2008

These were just ok. They were a bit soft for a cookie (despite cooking them a little bit longer) and I found the dough a bit bland. I would rather save my zucchini for a cake or loaf. Read More

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84 Ratings

5 star values: 57
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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LDENSVEN

03/06/2007

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CATHERDER1

11/19/2002

I substituted 1/4 c. vegetable oil and 1/4 fat free yogurt for butter and added about a cup of cocnut and they are fantastic! Read More

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(27)

Cottonista

06/15/2006

What a fun recipe with a great name. You can say you don't like zucchini, but that excuse just doesn't apply to baked goods with zucchini as an ingredient! Zucchini makes baked goods more moist, and it doesn't have any strong flavor in cookies, cakes or brownies. (So of course squash-haters will love these cookies!) I made them with my toddler, and he loved them. I used whole oats, but put them in the food processor first, since I've found that works best in oatmeal cookie recipes for me. I measure the oats after processing them. I also never bake my cookies more than 8-9 minutes, because that is how we like them! (My husband thinks a brown cookie is burned and I kinda agree.) Thanks for the great recipe! Read More

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Laura K

03/08/2006

These cookies are awesome. I did not use any nuts and used cinammon chips instead of the chocolate chips (it was what I had in the pantry) and also added about 1/2 cup flaked coconut. Baked for 15min. Cookies are so moist everyone loves them... especially the toddlers. Read More

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JENBOB

08/03/2003

I had to cook them for much longer then suggested (more than 14 minutes each time). But they were really good! I made them without nuts and they were still quite good! Read More

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(14)

Bethany

08/06/2007

These are great cookies! I memory from my childhood on the farm. If you have picky kids just peel the zucchini before shredding it. Then there won't be any green shreds- They won't be true martian cookies though but then the kids won't know there's zucchini in them! Read More

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GLJFAN

07/15/2003

I haven't had these since I was a child! Wow have I missed these! Read More

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pam-i-am

10/13/2010

These are terrific!! I'm over-run with zucchini and getting sick of making bread with it. All of the family loved these. Only thing I changed was to leave out the butterschotch chips as I did not have any. Didn't miss them. Thanks for posting. Read More

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LISA.PERRY

07/15/2003

I made these for the first time a couple years ago and they have been one of my favorites since. They are extremely tasty and I love the zucchini and butterscotch chips! Not the prettiest cookie but very good and good for you. Read More

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Alicia Wray Nelson

08/19/2008

These were just ok. They were a bit soft for a cookie (despite cooking them a little bit longer) and I found the dough a bit bland. I would rather save my zucchini for a cake or loaf. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Martian Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 173.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 11 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LDENSVEN

03/06/2007

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CATHERDER1

11/19/2002

I substituted 1/4 c. vegetable oil and 1/4 fat free yogurt for butter and added about a cup of cocnut and they are fantastic!

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Cottonista

06/15/2006

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Laura K

03/08/2006

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JENBOB

08/03/2003

I had to cook them for much longer then suggested (more than 14 minutes each time). But they were really good! I made them without nuts and they were still quite good!

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(14)

Bethany

08/06/2007

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GLJFAN

07/15/2003

I haven't had these since I was a child! Wow have I missed these!

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pam-i-am

10/13/2010

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LISA.PERRY

07/15/2003

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Alicia Wray Nelson

08/19/2008

These were just ok. They were a bit soft for a cookie (despite cooking them a little bit longer) and I found the dough a bit bland. I would rather save my zucchini for a cake or loaf.

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