A delightful recipe for chocolate zucchini cookies that combines the richness of chocolate with the moisture of zucchini, creating a deliciously surprising treat.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 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 granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Stir in the grated zucchini.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.