Prep Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter (12 tablespoons), plus more for greasing the pan 🥖
2 cups of sugar 🍮
4 large eggs 🥚
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 💧
1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon of salt 💸
1 cup of grated zucchini 🥒
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰
Preparation Steps:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper. 📦
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cocoa powder. 🌾
3️⃣ In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 🎂
4️⃣ Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. 🥚
5️⃣ Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. 🌾
6️⃣ Stir in grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using). 🥒
7️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. 📦
8️⃣ Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. 🍞
Notes and Tips:
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth.
Don't overmix the batter, as it can lead to dense brownies.
If using walnuts, toast them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
