Description
Quick and easy butternut and black walnut cookies are a delightful treat. They combine the rich flavors of butternut squash and black walnuts for a unique taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped black walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the mashed butternut squash.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped black walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh butternut squash for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of walnuts to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut cookies, black walnut cookies, quick cookies, easy cookies