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Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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These fudgy chocolate zucchini brownies are a delicious way to sneak in hidden veggies with a rich, moist texture and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated, 120g), shredded and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips, semi-sweet or dark

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Whisk until the batter is uniform and slightly thickened.
  6. Gently fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  7. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding carefully with a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  8. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for the top.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick; expect a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. The edges should pull slightly away from the pan.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy brownies. Fold batter gently to keep brownies fudgy. Bake immediately after mixing for best results. Tent with foil if oven runs hot to prevent burning. Cooling completely before slicing is crucial for texture.

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