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½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts Recipe

½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts Recipe
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These soft zucchini cookies are the perfect blend of cozy and clever. Grated zucchini adds unbeatable moisture, while cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar bring warm, familiar flavor. With a pillowy texture and the option to mix in chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are a healthy-ish twist on a classic treat—ideal for lunchboxes, tea time, or whenever you crave something sweet but comforting.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and any optional mix-ins.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Make sure to press out excess moisture from the zucchini to avoid soggy cookies.
  • You can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber.
  • Cookies will be soft and cake-like rather than crisp.
  • For dairy-free, use plant-based butter.

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