Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies made with fresh zucchini and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (shredded)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: zucchini dessert recipes, zucchini cookies, chocolate chip cookies, healthy dessert recipes