Fudgy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chip Frosting!

Sharing is caring!

One taste of these Fudgy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chip Frosting and you’ll agree they are the most wonderful brownie you’ll ever enjoy!

Click HERE to save recipe to Pinterest!

I think my zucchini crop has FINALLY slowed down. Which means I only have about 3 more zucchini recipes to share this year, haha!!

My kids went off to school this week, but before they did I made a batch of these Fudgy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chip Frosting. They had NO IDEA I snuck some zucchini into this delicious treat.

The brownies are so rich and gooey, but then topped with a frosting, they are irresistible.

How to make Chocolate Zucchini Brownies:

• Mix up all the ingredients for the brownies in one large bowl (no electric mixer required). Let the mixture set in the bowl for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the moisture from the zucchini to distribute. Don’t fret if the batter seems dryer or thicker than a traditional brownie batter. TRUST ME.
• I use semi-sweet chocolate chips for the batter, and mini chocolate chips for the frosting. I like the smaller sized chips in the frosting, but go with what’s in your pantry.
• REFRIGERATE. I find these brownies taste best COLD. Plus it makes them easier to cut and serve. I bake them in the evening, and refrigerate them overnight. THEN, the next day I’ll put on the frosting. Or bake in the morning, refrigerate, then frost before dessert. I also STORE them in the refrigerator. It’s not necessary, but again, I LOVE these chilled!

If you love a fudge frosting instead of this chocolate chip frosting, you can find one here on these Chocolate Zucchini Brownies recipe! You can also visit my Cookies, Brownies and Bars Pinterest Board for more inspiration! ENJOY!

I created a fun little group on facebook and I’d love for you to join in! It’s a place where you can share YOUR favorite recipes, ask questions, and see what’s new with Shugary Sweets (so that you never miss a new recipe)! If you’d like to check it out, you can request to join HERE.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and tag #shugarysweets so I can see all the wonderful SHUGARY SWEETS recipes YOU make!

Love brownies? I’ve got you covered….

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies: no zucchini in here..just lots of delicious mint flavor!

Rainbow Chip Brownies: sometimes called “cosmic” brownies…either way, AWESOME!

Buckeye Brownies: with a layer of peanut butter, these are over the top delicious!

If you love today’s Zucchini Brownies recipe, be sure to check out these brownies from my friends:

•  Salted Caramel Brownies from Something Swanky
• OREO Reese’s Brownies from Inside BruCrew Life
• French Silk Brownies from Crazy for Crust
• Dark Chocolate Crunch Brownies from Baking Beauty

Connect with Shugary Sweets! 

Be sure to follow me on my social media, so you never miss a post!

Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | instagram 

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies recipe:

Yield: 24 brownies

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies

Print

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

One taste of these Fudgy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chip Frosting and you'll agree they are the most wonderful brownie you'll ever enjoy!

Ingredients

For the brownies:

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. For the brownies: in a large bowl combine all the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. The mixture will be very dry. Allow to sit about 5-10 minutes to let the moisture from the zucchini incorporate into the batter. It's okay if it still remains VERY dry.
3. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding frosting.
4. For the frosting: beat butter and powdered sugar with vanilla and cream for about 3-5 minutes, until fluffy. Fold in chocolate chips and spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate and enjoy cold!

Today’s recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies was originally published on Shugary Sweets on August 22, 2016 and has been republished in July 2018.

**There may be affiliate links in this post! By clicking on them, or purchasing recommended items I may receive a small compensation. However, I only recommend products I love! Thank you for supporting Shugary Sweets! See my disclosure policy for more info**