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Soft Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of three delicious zucchini cookies loaded with large chunks of melted dark chocolate, sitting on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy zucchini cookies loaded with chocolate chips. This recipe uses shredded zucchini to add moisture, making a delicious, hidden vegetable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the squeezed, shredded zucchini and the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze the shredded zucchini very well using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess water. This step is key for soft cookies.
  • For an oatmeal variation, replace 1/2 cup of the flour with 1/2 cup of quick-cooking oats.
  • If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest with the dry ingredients.

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