For Halloween Easy Kabocha Squash Cookies

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   Chop up the kabocha squash into bite-sizes.

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   Put them into heat-proof containers and cover with plastic wrap.

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   Microwave for 3 to 3.5 minutes at 600W.

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   Add butter an sugar.

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   Mash with a masher.

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   Now add the egg yolk and honey, and mix well.

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   (You could also use maple syrup instead of honey.

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   This reduces the sweetness.)

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   Combine the spices and powdered ingredients to sift.

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    Mix until the dough comes together.

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    Powder your working place and take out the dough.

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    Divide into 12 portions.

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    To prevent any cracks after it's baked, make sure the surface is nice and smooth when rolled into balls.

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    Shape into flat ovals of about 6cm in diameter.

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    Draw 4 deep vertical cuts with a scraper.

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    Align onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

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    Bake in 180C preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

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    Press in a kabocha seed so that it looks like a stem.

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    If you wish, draw a face like a Jack-o'-lantern with chocolate decorating pens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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