Description
These soft zucchini cookies with chocolate chips are a delightful treat that combines the freshness of grated zucchini with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Perfect for a comforting snack or a lunchbox treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup grated zucchini (drained)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and mini chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zucchini cookies, Chocolate chip cookies, Dessert recipe
