Book N Cook: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies • EVPL Virtual Program
This program originally streamed on August 20, 2022.
Families learn about food culture and traditions through recipes and stories.
Presenters with Lyles Station (Legacy Taste of the Garden) and Urban Seeds will teach youth ages 8 through 10 (Grades 3-5) how to prepare a recipe while connecting them to the local food system. We encourage you to prepare a dish to share with your family and start a dialogue about the cooking tradition in your family.
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Recipe: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes 30 cookies) 🍪
Ingredients
• ¾ cup salted butter (1½ sticks), softened to room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded zucchini, about ½ medium zucchini
• 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, 3-5 minutes. Stop to scrape down the bowl once or twice.
3. Add the egg, vanilla, and zucchini, beating after each and scraping down the bowl at least once.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix until almost combined. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts and mix briefly until incorporated.
5. Portion equally and roll into rounds. Space evenly about 4 inches apart on prepared sheet pan.
6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and top is set but not at all browned.
7. Let cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
• For best results, squeeze excess water from zucchini with a paper towel or tea towel before adding to cookie dough.
• Cookie dough can be stored in the fridge for at least a week, so bake cookies fresh when you want them.
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