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Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

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These soft chewy chocolate chip zucchini cookies are moist, flavorful, and a little unexpected, perfect for a quick homemade treat that sneaks in some veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed (110g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 1 medium) finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Using a box grater or food processor, finely shred 1 cup of zucchini (about one medium zucchini). Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy cookies. Chill dough for 15 minutes if cookies spread too much. Use room temperature butter for best texture. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Fresh baking soda ensures proper rise.

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