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Chewy Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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These chewy oatmeal zucchini cookies with chocolate chips offer a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavor, featuring a soft, chewy texture and melty chocolate chips. They are a nostalgic, cozy treat that sneaks in fresh zucchini for moisture and subtle earthiness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup quick oats (45g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely grated and squeezed (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (130g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely and place in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, quick oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoon-sized spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy cookies. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Optionally chill dough for 30 minutes to improve flavor and scoopability. Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Adjust flour slightly if zucchini is very watery.

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