Homemade Zucchini-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and heartwarming zucchini-oat chocolate chip cookies combining wholesome ingredients for a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup dry oats
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together, then gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini, oats, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden at the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are versatile and can be made nut-free or with additional spices for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: zucchini cookies, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, vegetarian dessert