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Chewy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Sea Salt

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These chewy, moist cookie bars combine shredded zucchini with melty chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect snack that’s both wholesome and indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside 1 ½ cups.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Do not overmix batter to keep bars chewy. Use quality chocolate chips for best melt and flavor. Sprinkle sea salt last for a flavor contrast. If dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water.

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