1/2 cup butter, softened

1 egg, beaten

1 cup grated zucchini

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil, fresh

1 cup chopped nuts

 

Preheat oven to 375 deg.  Cream sugar and butter; add egg and beat well.  Add grated zucchini alternately with dry ingredients, mixed together.  Stir in basil and nuts.  Drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and bake 12-15 minutes. 

 

Makes 3 dozen.