Harvest Squash Chocolate Chip Cakey Cookies Recipe

Name: Harvest Squash Chocolate Chip Cakey Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1 cup butternut squash puree (I roasted chunks of butternut squash tossed with some sugar in the oven and pureed them); 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups white whole wheat flour/whole wheat pastry flour/all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chips; 1 cup almonds (or the nut of your choice), toasted and chopped; 1 cup melted chocolate (optional)...for dipping or drizzling

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup butternut squash puree (I roasted chunks of butternut squash tossed with some sugar in the oven and pureed them)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups white whole wheat flour/whole wheat pastry flour/all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 cup almonds (or the nut of your choice), toasted and chopped
1 cup melted chocolate (optional)...for dipping or drizzling

1
Preheat oven to 375F
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and maple syrup till smooth and fluffy. Add squash puree, egg, vanilla, and mix until blended.
3
Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Add to wet ingredients and stir to combine all ingredients. It will be a soft batter.
4
Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped almonds.
5
Drop by small ice cream scoop (generous tablespoon) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until toothpick comes out almost clean.
6
Cool. Drizzle or dip in additional melted chocolate if you'd like.

1945

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1 cup butternut squash puree (I roasted chunks of butternut squash tossed with some sugar in the oven and pureed them), 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Harvest Squash Chocolate Chip Cakey Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Harvest Squash Chocolate Chip Cakey Cookies

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