Butternut Squash Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place butternut squash halves, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 60 minutes; cool, about 15 minutes. Scoop flesh into a large bowl with a spoon: mash until smooth.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine flour, oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat butter and shortening together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 30 seconds; beat in white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in mashed squash, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until dough is thoroughly combined; fold in flour mixture.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Chill dough in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Drop 1-inch scoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)