Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Cookies are a delicious way to sneak some veggies into your dessert, offering rich chocolate flavor combined with moistness from zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups Flour
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Butter
- Melted
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Grated Zucchini
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, ensure that the zucchini is grated finely and pressed to remove excess liquid if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140–170 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20–30 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Cookies, zucchini cookies, chocolate cookies, dessert recipes, healthy baking