Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies
A delightful twist on classic cookies, blending dark chocolate and zucchini for a chewy, decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Total Time: 29
- Yield: 12 servings 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 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate 1 cup of zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a larger mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; whisk together until blended.
- Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter in another bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar-cream mixture until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in your grated zucchini and dark chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon amounts of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to add in nuts or spices for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, zucchini, chocolate chips, dessert, baking