Acorn Squash Cookies
Craving something sweet and cozy but want to keep it vegan? Look no further than these delicious Acorn Squash Cookies! They're the perfect treat to enjoy on a chilly evening or to share with friends over tea. Packed with warm flavors and a hint of fall essence, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your vegan recipe collection. Let's get baking!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed acorn squash, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
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If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
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Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
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Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers to your desired thickness.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy your cozy Acorn Squash Cookies with a steaming mug of herbal tea or a glass of almond milk for a delightful vegan treat!
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Total Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 150 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 23 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugars
- 8 g
- Protein
- 3 g
These Acorn Squash Cookies are a wonderful way to incorporate seasonal produce into your baking in a fun and unexpected way. The combination of the sweet acorn squash, warm spices, and crunchy nuts creates a truly irresistible cookie that is perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a solo indulgence. Give this recipe a try and watch as it becomes a new favorite in your vegan recipe rotation!