Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Add shredded zucchini and stir until just combined.

Add flour mixture and stir until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips.

Drop tablespoon-sized mounds on a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or the bottom of a floured spoon, fork or glass (dough will be sticky).

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until set. Leave the cookies on the sheet for a minute or two, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper.

(Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen.)