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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked on rustic plate
Sarah

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies That Are Soft, Sweet & Secretly Healthy

Soft, chewy cookies with hidden zucchini and lots of chocolate chips—perfect for garden season snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup grated zucchini excess moisture removed
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • 2. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • 3. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • 5. Stir dry ingredients into wet.
  • 6. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • 7. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • 8. Scoop onto baking sheet; bake for 10–12 minutes.
  • 9. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

Notes

Squeeze grated zucchini in a towel to avoid soggy dough.
Toss chocolate chips in a bit of flour to keep them from sinking.
Freeze scooped dough balls for easy baking later.
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