Need a new way to eat zucchiini? Randy and Judy Nelson of Kennewick, Wash. sent in these delicious recipes from Judy’s parents, Dan and Gladys Campbell of Galt, Calif. Gladys plants a garden every year with an abundance of zucchini, and she is always coming up with mouthwatering recipes sure to please everyone. Once you try these ribbon winning delights, you’ll only want to eat your squash as dessert!
Grandma Gladys’ Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Cream together: 1/2 cup soft margarine
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cup sugar
Add the following & blend thoroughly:
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sour milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar)
Sift together, then blend with creamed mixture:
2 1/2 cups flour
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
Stir in: 2 cups grated zucchini
Spoon mixture into lightly greased 9”x13”x2” baking pan.
Sprinkle on top: 1/2-1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2-1 cup chopped nuts
Bake in pre-heated oven @ 325 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until done.
Grandma Gladys’ Zucchini Drop Cookies
Mix together: 1 pkg. devils food cake mix
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded zucchini (skin on)
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Drop dough on cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.
These cookies were entered in a local fair and won a first place ribbon.
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