CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI COOKIES
Rich, fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Cookies packed with cocoa, melted chocolate, and shredded zucchini for a soft, secretly veggie-filled treat.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded and drained zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Melt ⅔ cup chocolate chips in 45-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Cool for about 5-10 minutes before adding to the other ingredients.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in shredded zucchini.
- Stir in the cooled, melted chocolate.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until nearly combined. Stir in the remaining cup of chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–11 minutes, just until set. Cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg