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chewy chocolate chip zucchini cookie bars

Delicious Chewy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookie Bars

These chewy chocolate chip zucchini cookie bars are a delicious and easy way to sneak in some extra veggies! They’re soft, fudgy, and packed with chocolate chips, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the bars before baking.