Description
Savor the taste of summer with these Soft Baked Zucchini Chip Cookies! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and infused with fresh zucchini, these chewy cookies are a delightful way to sneak in some vegetables. Perfect for poolside snacking or summer gatherings, they will quickly become your go-to treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a towel.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or swapping chocolate chips for dried fruit or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.