#Kitchen #Recipe and #HealthyFood: Alyssa Rivers August 09

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सोमवार, 9 अगस्त 2021

Zucchini Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

These zucchini chocolate chip cookies are a twist on the traditional cookie recipe and are absolutely delicious! Cookies are the ultimate comfort food that we all love and adore and after trying these, I bet you won’t be able to just have one!

Zucchini chocolate chip cookies are just as delicious as they sound. These cookies are delightfully soft and ooey-gooey. If you love cookies some other recipes to try are this no-bake, these delicious s’mores, or these amazing pecan cookies.

Cookie broken in half with melted chocolate chips.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

These zucchini chocolate chip cookies are the BEST! I always have a few extra zucchini lying around at the end of the summer that I don’t know what to do with. Because this is the time of year for zucchinis, I get burnt out of all of the traditional recipes. Making cookies is a favorite for me and these zucchini cookies are quick and easy! This recipe is a game-changer and an easy way to switch things up! It’s a treat that your family and friends will gobble right up.

I love these cookies so much because it’s a mix between zucchini bread and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Just like when you bake with zucchini in other recipes, this creates a fluffy, cake-like texture. It has a moist and tender center with the melted ooey-gooey chocolate chips. It is light and tasty! Such a great way to mask that vegetable in something sweet! I am embracing all of the extra zucchini and even asking for more because these are so delicious! They disappear off of my counter so quickly and I know you will love them too!!

Ingredients You Will Need for Zucchini Cookies

This recipe for zucchini chocolate chip cookies is so simple and all you need is some staple pantry ingredients plus some zucchini! Be ready to enjoy these delicious cookies because I know that you’ll make them again and again! See the recipe card below for a full list of the ingredient measurements.

Flour: I used all purpose flour for this recipe.
Cinnamon: This ingredient helps to add a little bit of additional flavor to the cookies
Baking soda: This will help make your cookies chewy and soft!
Salt: Salt acts as a flavor enhancer in recipes.
Oats: Old fashioned oats (rolled oats) will yield a chewy texture to these cookies. They are richer and heartier than quick oats.
Butter: Make sure that you use unsalted butter and that it is softened (NOT melted) before using it in the recipe!
Sugar: This will help add sweetness to the dish.
Brown sugar: When you are measuring this, make sure that it is packed into the measuring cup and not just lightly scooped.
Egg: The egg will help bind the ingredients together.
Vanilla: This enhances the flavor of the cookies!
Zucchini: If you want the zucchini to disappear in the cookies, make sure to peel it before shredding. If not, just shredded is fine!
Chocolate chips: You can use milk chocolate, semi sweet or dark chocolate chips in this recipe.

4 photos of the baking process of adding and mixing the ingredients together.

How to Make Zucchini and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These zucchini cookies are so simple and quick to make! Add them to your end-of-summer zucchini recipe rotation and you will be so glad that you tried them!

Preheat and mix: Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, oats, and salt.
Cream, mix and fold: In a large bowl cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and zucchini and mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop and bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack or sheet of parchment or wax paper to finish cooling completely.

Scooping the dough onto parchment paper.

Quick Tips for Baking Zucchini Oat Cookies

Sometimes it helps to have a few extra tips on hand when baking these cookies. Here are a couple of ideas that will help make these cookies delicious and easy!

Double the recipe and freeze the dough! These cookies are so easy to make and store (see storing tips below) that you might as well save yourself some time!
Peel the zucchini: Sometimes kid wont eat something if they see green, right? If you want to conceal the zucchini more then go ahead and peel it before shredding. You’ll still get the same flavor but without the sight of green!
Crunchy cookies: If you would like a little bit more crunchy cookie instead of soft ones, bake them for an additional 3-4 minutes. Dipping the crunchier cookies in milk tastes delicious!
Change it up: Try adding walnuts to the recipe for a different, yummy taste!

Finished zucchini oat chocolate chip cookies.

Can I Make These Ahead and Store Them?

Yes! You can make these ahead or even freeze the dough for later! Follow these instructions and you can be enjoying these cookies all year round!

Freezing the dough: After making the dough, roll it up into small balls and place them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about an hour (or until solid) and then transfer them all to a freezer ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Cooking frozen dough: If you have frozen the dough ahead of time, take them out of the freezer and thaw them in the fridge (not on the counter). Once thawed, bake as normal.
Freezing baked cookies: If you want to prepare more cookies ahead of time, bake them all and freeze the extras for later! Place them into an airtight container. If you stack them, make sure to place parchment paper between each layer so that the cookies don’t stick to each other! They can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months. When you are ready to eat, thaw them in the refrigerator.

Zoomed in photo of a finished zucchini oat chocolate chip cookie.

Zucchini Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

These zucchini oat chocolate chip cookies are a twist on the traditional cookie recipe and are absolutely delicious! Cookies are the ultimate comfort food that we all love and adore and after trying these, I bet you won't be able to just have one!!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword zucchini chocolate chip cookies, zucchini cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings cookies

Calories 144kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup oats
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups zucchini shredded
1 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, oats, and salt.
In a large bowl cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and zucchini and mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack or sheet of parchment or wax paper to finish cooling completely.

Nutrition

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रविवार, 9 अगस्त 2020

Easy Lobster Roll

An Easy Lobster Roll is a heavenly sandwich with a soft and chewy bun that’s stuffed with cool, fresh lobster salad made from a sweet mayonnaise base. Every bite is packed with crave-worthy flavor that is light and tasty!

If you are obsessed with lobster, also try The Best Lobster Tail or Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tail. They are indulgent and impressive lobster tail recipes that will be a huge hit!

Finished lobster rolls on a white serving plate with chips.

Easy Lobster Rolls

I had my first lobster roll in Boston and it was incredible. It was an unforgettable meal that was surprisingly easy to recreate at home. After researching the different varieties of Lobster rolls, I chose this New England Lobster roll, or “lobster salad roll,” because it is so quick and easy to make with only a few simple ingredients and a homemade mayonnaise base. A fresh, thick hoagie roll is loaded with chunks of cold lobster meat and tossed in a creamy mayonnaise mixture. The addition of toppings like fresh lettuce and chives creates the most perfect crunch in every bite.

Working with lobster is easier than you think. Boiling lobster only takes a few minutes and you can be eating a delicious classic lobster roll in no time at all! For more detailed directions on how to prepare lobster tails check out The Best Lobster Tails. These rolls became an instant family favorite that we just couldn’t get enough of! Your family will go crazy over them too!

Ingredients in Lobster Rolls:

Just a few simple ingredients come together to make an no stress meal that is light and tasty. Since it is tricky in Utah to find a whole lobster, I used 4 lobster tails to equal a pound.

Lobster tails: Select a lobster that feels heavy for its size.
Mayonnaise: Combines with the Dijon mustard to make a thick and creamy sauce.
Dijon mustard: Adds a bold kick of tangy spice.
Chives: Chopped chives add mild flavor similar to onion or garlic.
Salt and pepper: Used to season the meat to taste.
Hoagie rolls: This thick, soft bread holds up well to being loaded with sweet lobster and creamy sauce.
Optional: Bib lettuce: Adding lettuce to your roll will give the perfect fresh crunch to each bite.

How to Make a Lobster Roll:

A decadent lobster filled roll is quick and easy to make and is ready in no time! Simply boil the lobster tail and remove the meat, then toss the meat with the seasonings and creamy mayonnaise and dijon mustard. In under 15 minutes, you will be ready to build your roll!

Cook Lobster: Bring a large pot to boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5-8 minutes until they turn red. Remove from the water and place in an ice bath for 5 minutes.
Prepare Lobster: Remove the lobster from the ice bath and crack the shells and remove the meat. Cut into large chunks.
Stir Lobster Mixture: In a medium sized bowl add the lobster, mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Rolls: Cut the hoagie rolls and add bib lettuce and stuff with lobster mixture. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Steps to make lobster rolls.

Tips for the BEST Lobster Rolls:

This lobster roll is a New England style roll. Although there are many ways to build this unforgettable roll, I have gathered the BEST ideas and tips to help you make the perfect lobster roll. Your friends and family will rave about this insanely delicious sandwich!

Bread: Do not use hard bread, soft bread only! Hot dog buns are common in many lobster roll recipes.
Serve with: Serve the lobster cold with favorites like potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, grilled corn, or mac and cheese.
Do not overcook lobster meat: If you cook the lobster meat too long, it will become chewy and tough. Instead, stick to the recipe directions and use a meat thermometer to make sure your meat reaches 135-140 degrees.
Sauce: Spread the mayonnaise/mustard mixture directly on the bun in addition to or in place of mixing it together with the meat. Make your sandwich drip with the sauce or give it a lighter touch. This versatile sandwich gives you control over how creamy your sandwich is.
Toasted bun: Butter and toast your bun before adding ingredients. The contrast of the cold lobster salad with the warm bread that has a buttery edge will be amazing!

Close up on finished lobster roll.

How to Make a Maine Style Lobster Roll:

Maine style lobster rolls differ from New England Style Lobster rolls because they are served warm and dripping with butter instead of a mayonnaise mixture. So, instead of putting your lobster into an ice bath, carefully remove the meat from the shells after you boil or steam them. Then, cut into large chunks and toss with melted butter. Finally, serve them on a warm, toasted, buttery bun. Yum!

Can You Make Lobster Rolls Ahead?

Yes! Prepare the lobster meat and mayonnaise mixture ahead then refrigerate it for up to 4 days. If you do not plan to use all the meat right away, the cooked lobster will remain good for 3-4 months in the freezer. However, do not toss the meat in mayonnaise mixture before freezing. Instead, freeze the meat separately. Then, when you are ready to prepare your lobster roll, simply thaw the lobster in the refrigerator. Once the meat is thawed, toss in the creamy sauce and build your sandwich!

Holding a finished lobster roll.

More Seafood Recipes:

Easy Lobster Roll

An Easy Lobster Roll is a heavenly sandwich with a soft and chewy bun that's stuffed with cool, fresh lobster salad made from a sweet mayonnaise base. Every bite is packed with crave-worthy flavor that is light and tasty!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy lobster roll recipe, lobster roll

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings Rolls

Calories 295kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers