Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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For this easy recipe, you combine chocolate chips, oatmeal, and zucchini for a twist on a classic oatmeal cookie. Zucchini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies might just be your new favorite recipe for filling the cookie jar.

Servings

Calories 94kcal

Ingredients

1 cup zucchini shredded
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Shred the zucchini and pat with a paper towel to dry slightly. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a stand mixer or a bowl with a hand mixer, beat together butter and both sugars until creamy.
Mix in the egg until well combined. Add maple syrup and vanilla and combine.
Add the dry mixture and zucchini and mix until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Set the dough in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Scoop dough onto sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
Let cool for 5 mintues before transferring to a rack. Enjoy!

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