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weet Surprise You Didn’t Know You Needed Recipe

weet Surprise You Didn't Know You Needed Recipe
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Discover the delightful surprise of zucchini cookies—moist, sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients. These cookies blend grated zucchini with oats, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a soft, flavorful treat perfect for snack time or dessert. With optional chocolate chips, they offer a perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about one medium zucchini)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sweeteners

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Optional

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking when your dough is prepared.
  2. Prepare Zucchini: Wash the zucchini thoroughly and grate it finely. Then, squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to prevent soggy cookies.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This aerates the batter and creates a tender texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated, ensuring a consistent batter.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Then fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips carefully, ensuring the zucchini is evenly spread throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a perfect texture.

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini to avoid soggy cookies.
  • For a nutty texture, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended to enhance flavor.
  • The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • If you prefer gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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