Parsnip and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Chocolate chips (1 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Parsnips (2 medium, grated)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated parsnips and chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these unique and delicious parsnip and chocolate chip cookies!