3/4 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. grated zucchini
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. almonds, chopped (optional)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla; stir in zucchini. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add almonds and chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. 4-5 dozen.