Description
Zucchini cookies combine the best of both worlds—a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while sneaking in some nutritious veggies. These soft, chewy cookies feature grated zucchini and warm spices, with options for chocolate chips or nuts to elevate their flavor. Perfect for lunchboxes, cookie swaps, or indulgent snacking, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each cookie apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg