Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

3. Step 3

   Using a coarse cheese grater, shred the zucchini until you achieve 1 cup of grated zucchini. (You might not use the entire zucchini. Reserve the remaining zucchini for use in another zucchini recipe .)

4. Step 4

   Blot the grated zucchini with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

5. Step 5

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

6. Step 6

   Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix to combine.

7. Step 7

   In another large bowl combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

8. Step 8

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.

9. Step 9

   Mix in the grated zucchini on low speed until combined.

10. Step 10

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

11. Step 11

    Use a small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.

12. Step 12

    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

13. Step 13

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely. Enjoy!