Grandma's Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• teaspoon salt
• cup butter
• 1 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Grease a jelly roll pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1 cups of sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add the vanilla extract with the second egg and continue to mix.
5. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
6. Carefully fold in the shredded zucchini, ensuring it is evenly distributed through the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using). Press down lightly.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top appears dry and the edges of the cake begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 239
• Fat: 12g (15% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV)
• Cholesterol: 31mg (10% DV)
• Sodium: 164mg (7% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 33g (12% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (6% DV)
• Total Sugars: 21g
• Protein: 4g (7% DV)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (3% DV)
• Calcium: 18mg (1% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (7% DV)
• Potassium: 127mg (3% DV)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.