Zesty Squash Cookies

These zesty cookies made with mashed squash, orange zest, cinnamon, and ginger are a sweet treat perfect for fall potlucks or gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup margarine
• 1 orange, zested
• 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups mashed, cooked winter squash

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar and margarine in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in squash and eggs. Add flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and ginger; mix until dough comes together. Fold in raisins and orange zest.

Step 3

Drop spoonfuls of dough a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm and tops are golden, about 15 minutes.