Description
These Zucchini Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, with the added goodness of zucchini and oats. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
Additional:
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add Oats and Chocolate Chips: Stir in oats and chocolate chips until evenly combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Remember to squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy cookies.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
