Fudgy Zucchini Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted & cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease two 8x8 baking pans; set aside.
In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt.
In a small bowl, combine sugar, applesauce, oil, egg & vanilla; stir in melted chocolate. Add to dry ingredients; stir in zucchini and walnuts.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans & bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Let cool. Frost if desired. Cut each pan into 9 brownies.
* These brownies freeze well. Wrap uncut brownies in plastic wrap, then in foil. Label & freeze. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature, unwrap & enjoy!