Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies! These scrumptious treats offer a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and the hidden health benefits of zucchini. With their enticing soft centers and crisp edges, these cookies are not only delicious but surprisingly nutritious, making them ideal for lunchboxes, dessert tables, or just a cozy afternoon snack. The best part? You won’t even know there’s a veggie hiding inside! Bake up a batch today and enjoy a guilt-free dessert that will please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (lightly blotted)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by lightly blotting it to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 13–14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg