Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Recipe
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Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

By: Mary Ann 
"Soft chocolaty drop cookies made with zucchini."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (87)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups grated zucchini

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the grated zucchini. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 59 | Total Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by NORTHSTAR30   view full review
I used 2 cup zuchinni, 1/2 cup butter, and 2 1/8 cup flour like a previous reader suggested...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by MSHELL96   view full review
These are incredible, they were so moist and just perfect! I used shredded zuchinni and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2004 by mom2wildchild   view full review
I have made these cookies twice because the first time they disappeared faster than expected. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by GracieBonica Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies are so good! Soft, cake-like, delicate flavor. I used butter instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by baskerville_gal   view full review
Just finished the first batch - these are fantastically delicious cookies! Mine turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2005 by Julie Anne Dearth   view full review
I tried this lastnight with fresh garden zucchini. Very Moist i had to cook them longer but i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by recipe lover   view full review
I like these cookies...anything to use up my zucs...I did add 1\4 cup more zucchini and 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by Claudiferous   view full review
I used 1/2 c butter instead of shortening. After tasting the end result of using 1 t baking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2004 by BEV   view full review
A 5-star recipe! Cookies and chocolate are my greatest weaknesses, so this recipe has it all....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Jessica   view full review
This is a yummy cake like cookie! I used butter substitute for the shortening, added about 1/4...

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