Description
Bake a batch of these irresistible Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies Recipe! Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, these cookies are a delicious way to use fresh zucchini. They’re perfectly moist, easy to make, and great for snacks, dessert, lunchboxes, or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure while keeping the cookies soft.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps the cookies rise slightly.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder – Creates a lighter texture.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) – Adds warm flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – Makes the cookies rich and tender.
- ½ cup vegetable oil – Adds extra moisture.
- ½ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the cookies.
- ½ cup brown sugar – Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- 1 large egg – Binds the ingredients together.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini (lightly squeezed dry) – Keeps the cookies soft and moist.
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips – Adds rich chocolate flavor.
Optional Mix-Ins
- Chopped walnuts
- Pecans
- White chocolate chips
- Dark chocolate chunks
- Shredded coconut
- Dried cranberries
- Toffee bits
Optional Toppings
- Extra chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate drizzle
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Finely grate the zucchini and lightly squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and grated zucchini.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a wire rack, and enjoy.
Notes
- Lightly squeeze the zucchini to keep the cookies perfectly soft.
- Slightly underbake the cookies for the best chewy texture.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie per serving
- Calories: 165 calories
