Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy cookies with a blend of zucchini and chocolate chips for a delicious 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
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grab a medium bowl and combine shredded zucchini and a pinch of salt.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
- Whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding nuts, coconut, or spices for variations. These cookies are best stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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