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Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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The other day when I was shredding up zucchini for
the freezer, it was a bit of a chilly day. 
And when the air has any chill to it – ever – I think of baking.  With all that freshly shredded zucchini, I
thought perhaps I could come up with some sort of cookie to make for us.  And I did. 
Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – goodness that is a mouthful!

I really love oatmeal cookies, and honestly I feel pretty
good about eating them, I mean all those oats? 
Totally makes them healthy.  I
thought, if I could also add zucchini to the mix, how could these cookies not
be considered a nice healthy treat for my kids (for me…really for me)!
Following a recipe is not my strong suit.  I am definitely someone who likes to wing it
in the kitchen, and I tend to look at recipes as a guideline, not to ever be
followed exactly.  But, once I took a bite of these cookies, and my kids tried them, I knew that I needed to write
down exactly what I did and then share it – they are that good!

These cookies definitely have more of a cake like
consistency, but they are light and fluffy, not too sweet, and perfect for that
3pm sweet snack!

Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 sticks butter,
softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups shredded
zucchini
2 cups flour
4 cups oatmeal
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 ¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and
fluffy in a mixer.  Add the eggs and vanilla, beat
until light and fluffy again, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.  Mix in shredded zucchini (I did not drain my
zucchini, but it was pretty dry already so you may want to drain it for 20-30
minutes before making this recipe.
In a separate bowl mix together all dry ingredients with a
fork.  Then add dry ingredients to
mixer.  Mix everything together. 
Once dry ingredients are combined with the wet add the
chocolate chips.
Drop cookies on a cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 15-16
minutes.  Delicious warm!  This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.  The mixture is a little bit wetter than
typical cookie dough, but as long as the cookies are not runny when you try to
drop them on the cookie sheet, they will bake up beautifully!

I ended up throwing these into the freezer, and they make a
great snack for the kids – perfect for back to school!  And a great way to use up all that extra
zucchini everyone seems to have these days.

What is your favorite
cookie recipe?  Leave a link below!

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  1. Carlee says

    February 1, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    What a fabulous combination! And with zucchini and oatmeal, some of the guilt is definitely removed. Thanks for sharing with us at our chocolate party!

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  2. Amanda Steelman says

    September 1, 2016 at 3:25 am

    Hmmm…this might be a great way to sneak in some nutrition! I love cookies and am always looking for new recipes

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  3. CourtneyLynne says

    September 1, 2016 at 12:27 am

    Oooooo i really have to give your recipe a try!! I have a picky eater so this would be great way to sneak those veggies in

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  4. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    August 31, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    How delicious! I have incorporated zucchini in cupcakes before, but I have never tried it in cookies. Thanks for the recipe!

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  5. Debra Hawkins says

    August 31, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I have never had zucchini in a cookie before! I am going to have to try it soon!

    Reply
  6. Stacey says

    August 31, 2016 at 4:10 am

    I have never tried putting zucchini in cookies before so I will have to trust you on these cookies! They seem delicious and if the kids love them than that's a perfect way to get some veggies mixed in with the sweets!

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  7. Kim says

    August 31, 2016 at 12:33 am

    This cookie is well, just in time! We just pulled yet another 3 zucchini from the garden earlier tonight and I wanted to scream. We get so many every year I can't give them away. Everyone wants the finished products LOL!! I'm totally making these tomorrow night!!!

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  8. Krystle Cook says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    This looks like the perfect way to fix desserts and hide veggies. I need to give this a shot to see if I can trick my kiddos.

    Reply
  9. Reesa Lewandowski says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    I have never put the zucchini inside anything else but I have heard such great things. Need to give it a try.

    Reply
  10. Robin Rue says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    This is such a great combination. I have some zucchini that I need to use.

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  11. Yvonne Sowell says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    They looks awesome! Never had zucchini cookies before, but judging by the comments, I bet they are amazing. Gonna try it this weekend for sure!

    Reply
  12. Mandy Carter says

    August 30, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I love zucchini bread so I bet would like these. Great recipe!

    Reply
  13. Carrie Anderson says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Thanks! Now I want cookies!

    Reply
  14. Louise Bishop says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    These look delicious! I love zucchini in my cookies or even in bread! So delicious!

    Reply
  15. blythe32 says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    I've used avocado to make a cheesecake before and cashews to make amazing ricotta, but I haven't tried zucchini in cookies. Can't wait to try this out.

    Reply
  16. Amanda Love says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I've been seeing a lot of zucchini recipes that involves cookies and cakes lately and it's really tempting! I think you just convinced me to finally try one recipe. I'm sure the kids will love this especially after they come home from a tiring day in school.

    Reply
  17. Wendy says

    August 30, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    I have made zucchini bread, but don't know that I've ever had a zucchini cookie. What a great healthier snack!

    Reply
  18. ana de jesus says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I like the idea of combining savory and sweet to make a delicious snack to have on the go. This looks yummy x

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  19. Charlotte TheMummyToolbox says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:09 am

    ooo these look delicious! I have never tried adding zucchini to cookies before but they seem like a really healthy alternative!

    Reply
  20. Taylor Mobley says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:18 am

    These look amazing. I definitely need to pin this for later and make them for me and my hubs!

    Reply
  21. Rachel Langer says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:25 am

    It's pretty amazing what zucchini can do to baked goods, isn't it? It adds SO MUCH moisture and I am always shocked that you can't even tell the zucchini is in there.

    Reply
  22. Dogvills says

    August 30, 2016 at 1:41 am

    This looks like something my twins will love. I haven't tried adding zucchini into my cookies. I can't wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
  23. Brittney Moses says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Oh wow what an interesting recipe! Thanks so much for sharing. Looks good =D

    Reply
  24. Hylaandpeterechols.com says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I love this! slip in the veggies and make them love them haha. This is awesome!

    Reply
  25. Terri Steffes says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Look at you! Sneaking veggies into the cookies! What good moms will do for their children!

    Reply
  26. Karen Morse says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    I have yet to try adding zucchini into a cookie… because it always is a no-brainer to incorporate veggies. I think I'll try out your recipe – looks great!

    Reply
  27. Elizabeth Marshall says

    August 29, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I can not wait to try these! It looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Mom Knows Best says

    August 29, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    I want to make these cookies like right now. I just need to get the ingredients

    Reply
  29. Deborah says

    August 29, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    They look delicious!

    Reply
  30. Candace Kage says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Zucchini keep these oatmeal cookies moist.

    Reply
  31. Rebecca Bryant says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Oh My how delicious. I do enjoy a good cookie recipe. Baking is my therapy.

    Reply
  32. Kathi says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    What a delicious solution to being overwhelmed with zucchini! Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Reply
  33. heidi williams says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    How interesting, I have had zucchini bread. What a great idea especially for kids

    Reply
  34. Aodhnait says

    August 28, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    What interesting ingredients!

    Reply
  35. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Yum! I always love your cookies, these look great!

    Reply

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