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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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A cozy, moist zucchini bread featuring nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chips, perfect for quick homemade comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium) grated zucchini, squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then begins to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Prep zucchini: While the butter browns, grate 1 1/2 cups zucchini (about 2 medium). Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water gently but firmly. Set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter (still liquid but not hot), 3/4 cup (150g) sugar, 2 large eggs (room temp), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine but not overmixing — just until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Add zucchini and chocolate chips: Fold in the squeezed zucchini and 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Prepare the pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Start checking for doneness around 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning; squeeze zucchini well to prevent soggy bread; fold ingredients gently to keep crumb light; toss chocolate chips in flour before folding to prevent sinking; tent with foil if edges brown too fast.

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