Go Back
+ servings
The Best Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy the delicious fusion of zucchini and chocolate in The Best Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini squeeze out excess liquid
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. Stir often until it foams, smells nutty, and turns golden brown (5-7 minutes). Scrape into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Add the brown and granulated sugars to the cooled brown butter and stir with a spatula until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the oats and chocolate chips; do not overmix.
  • Use a cookie scoop (1.5 to 2 tablespoons) to portion dough onto the sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers are still soft.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Squeeze that zucchini! Use a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel to remove as much water as possible. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. These freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Brown Butter, Chocolate Chip, cookies, oatmeal, zucchini
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!