Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, these Chocolate Zucchini Cookies are rich in chocolate flavor and have a chewy texture thanks to a secret ingredient – zucchini!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to distribute evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Incorporate the grated zucchini and chocolate chips into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with flavors! Add nuts, dried fruit, or spices to customize your cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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