Here’s a recipe for Butternut Cookies—soft, slightly spiced cookies made with butternut squash or pumpkin-like puree, perfect for a cozy snack 🍪🎃.
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1 cup (240 g) butternut squash puree (roasted and mashed)
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and butternut squash puree; mix until smooth.
2. Combine dry ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
3. Shape and bake
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
4. Cool and serve
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tips & Variations
- Extra spice: Add a pinch of ginger or cloves for a “pumpkin spice” flavor.
- Chewy cookies: Use more brown sugar than white sugar.
- Sweet topping: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate.
- Vegan option: Substitute butter with coconut oil and egg with flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water).
If you want, I can give a “gourmet bakery-style Butternut Cookie” recipe with ultra-soft centers, caramelized edges, and optional cream cheese frosting or glaze—basically a cozy autumn treat upgrade.
Do you want me to do that version?
