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Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cookies

These Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cookies are rich, fudgy, and sneak in veggies—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Grater
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and Dutch process cocoa. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. To the butter and sugar mixture, add the plain Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the finely shredded zucchini.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies in a single layer for up to three months.
  • Thaw cookies at room temperature or warm slightly in the microwave before serving.