Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

By srumbel

This recipe is absolutely AMAZING! A delicious and sweet way to use up some of that zucchini abundance! These cookies are outstanding!
from chef-in-training.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup grated zucchini, well drained
• 2 cups flour
• 4 Tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• Frosting
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine beat butter and brown sugar until cream and smooth. Add egg and vanilla. Add Zucchini and mix again. Add flour, cocoa, oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
Spoon cookies onto cookie sheet using large spoon.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
Cool on baking racks.

Frosting

In a medium bowl beat butter. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and milk. Beat until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla and salt and and beat again. Frost cooled cookies.