Homemade Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Cookies🍪

This recipe is super simple to make and is perfect for when you have a cookie craving but do not want those store-bought cookies with a bunch of added sugars and little nutritional value. These cookies are a healthier alternative, are soft and chewy, and taste great!

Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4c rolled oats

• 2 eggs

• 1 pint home canned butternut squash (could also substitute canned pumpkin)

• 1/2 c peanut butter

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 c brown sugar

• 1/2 c dark chocolate chips

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Sprinkle with cinnamon before baking

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. If using canned squash, just keep in mind you may have to mash it down a bit to break up cubes before continuing on to the other ingredients.

3. Scoop batter onto a cookie sheet by the tablespoonful, top with cinnamon, and bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy!