Soft Zucchini Spice Cookies

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; add the egg and mix well.

Combine the dry ingredients; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini, nuts, raisins, and orange peel. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inch apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set.

Makes about 4 dozen
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