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Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oat Cookies

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These soft, chewy cookies combine the subtle sweetness of zucchini with hearty oats and melty chocolate chips for a healthy, indulgent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated, squeezed dry)
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

  1. Grate the zucchini using a fine grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture, yielding about 1 cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Press grated zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess moisture to prevent soggy cookies. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too loose to prevent spreading. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewiness.

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