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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts Made Easy

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A warm, nutty zucchini bread featuring browned butter, chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts, perfect for cozy occasions and using up fresh zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, for browning
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 180g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup (90g) walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, then watch for it to foam and turn golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Fold in grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if top browns too quickly.
  9. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy bread. Fold ingredients gently to keep batter light. Toast walnuts separately for extra crunch. Tent bread with foil if browning too fast.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, brown butter, chocolate chip, walnuts, quick bread, cozy, easy baking, summer zucchini, comfort food

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