Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
These chocolate chip zucchini cookies are a naturally sweetened, gluten-free way to use up fresh zucchini.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup coconut palm sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and coconut palm sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
- Squeeze the zucchini well: Too much moisture can make the cookies soggy. After shredding, use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to press out excess liquid.
- Measuring flours: Spoon and level the almond and coconut flour for accuracy. Packing the flours can lead to dry cookies.
- Mixing tip: The dough will be soft but should hold its shape. If it feels too wet after adding the zucchini, let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb more moisture.
- Cookie size: Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons) for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Baking time: Keep an eye on the edges, they should be lightly golden. The centers will set as they cool.
- Add-ins: Feel free to stir in chopped nuts, seeds, or a mix of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips for variety.
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