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Fudgy Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cookies with Sea Salt Flakes

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These fudgy dark chocolate zucchini cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with moist zucchini and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a perfect homemade treat that’s easy and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling sea salt flakes
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • Sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Shred about 1 cup (120g) of zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat 6 tablespoons (85g) softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar and ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chunks or chips.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with sea salt flakes.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy cookies. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if too soft or spreading too much. Use quality dark chocolate chunks for best texture and flavor. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for flavor contrast.

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