Description
Rich double chocolate cookies with grated zucchini and a hint of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and espresso powder, if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the bittersweet and milk chocolate chips.
- Gently fold in the squeezed grated zucchini.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy cookies.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use good quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cookies taste like coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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