Gullusci Butternut Cookies

Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making these cookies a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Gullusci Butternut Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Butternut Squash
• 1.5 cup All-purpose Flour
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.75 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
7. Fold in the diced butternut squash, walnuts, and raisins.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.