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Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A delightful recipe that merges the comforting richness of cookies with the sneaky health boost of zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prep your zucchini: Grate the zucchini using the large holes on your grater.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add your dry mixture to the wet mixture.
  7. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop onto a baking sheet: Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop generous mounds of dough on a lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake those lovelies: Pop your cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  10. Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can be frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Keywords: cookies, zucchini, dessert, chocolate chip, healthy baking

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