Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
Delicious and surprising cookies made with grated zucchini and chocolate, perfect 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 cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the zucchini by grating it and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients (butter, sugars, vanilla) until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can add nuts or experiment with spices for personalization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, zucchini, chocolate, dessert, baking