Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
Delicious Chocolate Zucchini Cookies that blend rich chocolate flavor with moist zucchini for a delightful treat.
- 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
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep your zucchini by grating and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Mix the wet ingredients: cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and centers look soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm with ice cream or drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cookies, Zucchini Cookies, Dessert