Description
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the richness of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of hidden zucchini. These cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly satisfying, making them a perfect treat for kids and adults alike. With the added bonus of nutritious ingredients, you can indulge guilt-free! Simple to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy fresh or stored for later, these cookies are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as an everyday snack. Plus, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how seamlessly the zucchini integrates into this classic recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini: Lightly blot shredded zucchini with a towel; set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy; add egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine mixtures: Add dry ingredients and zucchini to wet mixture; mix on low. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 4 days).
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough: Place heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake: Cook for 13-14 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg