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Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

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These soft batch chocolate chip zucchini cookies sneak a veggie into dessert with a moist, tender texture and melty chocolate chips, perfect for cozy moments and easy homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup / 120 grams), shredded
  • 1 cup (175 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Shred the zucchini using a box grater until you have roughly 1 cup (120 grams). Do not squeeze out the moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  6. Fold the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  9. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Do not overdrain the zucchini to keep cookies soft. Use room temperature butter and eggs for better texture. Avoid overmixing once flour is added. Pull cookies out when edges are golden but centers are still soft. Dough can be chilled for 15 minutes to control spread. If batter is too wet, add a tablespoon or two more flour.

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