Ingredients:
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 sea teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated zucchini (do not drain)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and add to the butter mixture; mix well. Stir in the zucchini. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart, onto the cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden. Do not overbake. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 4 dozen
