Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookie Cups
Delicious cookie cups made with grated zucchini, providing moistness and tenderness, combined with rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 cup cookie dough (pre-made or homemade)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Sprinkle of sea salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- Combine the cookie dough with the grated zucchini in a bowl.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Distribute the dough into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle melted chocolate on top if desired.
Notes
These cookie cups are best enjoyed warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip, zucchini, cookie cups, dessert, baking