Butternut Squash Cookies

Butternut Squash Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful cookies! Combining the wholesomeness of oatmeal with the sweet, earthy notes of butternut squash, these treats are a perfect indulgence for crisp days and warm moments.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    9 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    79 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Roast in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes. Scoop flesh into a large bowl and mash until smooth. (Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes)

03

Step

Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

Beat butter and shortening in a bowl until blended, about 30 seconds. Add white sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add mashed squash, egg, milk, and vanilla extract; beat thoroughly until dough is combined. Fold in flour mixture. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours. (Chill time: 2 hours)

06

Step

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

07

Step

Drop 1-inch scoops of dough onto the baking sheets. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving. (Cook time: 12 minutes)

For a nuttier flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
The chilling time is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.3/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Walton Spinka

    These cookies are amazing! The butternut squash adds such a unique and delicious flavor.

  • Adonis Cartwright

    I was skeptical at first, but these turned out so well. My kids loved them!

  • Vella Altenwerth

    I added chocolate chips to mine, and they were fantastic! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

  • Colby Schowalter

    The dough was a little sticky, but chilling it really helped. Great recipe!

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