Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

This brownie recipe, Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies, leans on salted butter, chopped semisweet chocolate or good-quality chocolate chips that melt well and natural unsweetened cocoa powder. It makes 15 Servings (9X13-inch pan) and takes about 40 minutes.

• Yield 15 Servings (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 40 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup salted butter ((12 tablespoons))
• 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or good-quality chocolate chips that melt well
• 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups finely shredded zucchini that has been wrung dry
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch aluminum pan (see note) with nonstick cooking spray or line with foil and coat with cooking spray (for easier cleanup and to lift out the brownies in one slab after baking, if desired).
2. In a microwave-safe bowl (you can also do this in a pan on the stovetop), add the butter, chocolate chips, and cocoa. Cook for one minute increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and smooth (don't overheat).
3. Add the brown sugar and white sugar; mix well. Add the vanilla and egg yolk and mix again until well-combined.
4. Stir in the baking soda and salt until well-combined.
5. Add the zucchini and stir until evenly mixed.
6. Add the flour and ONE CUP of the chocolate chips (or chunks) and stir until just combined (don't overmix).
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining cup of chocolate chips over the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the middle is soft (a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean or with a few moist crumbs - but if there is wet batter on the toothpick, bake for a few more minutes). Don't overbake or the brownies can be dry. Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting. These taste amazing chilled.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.