Zesty Squash Cookies Recipes

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

ZUCCHINI COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes. Scoop flesh into a large bowl and mash until smooth.
• Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
• Beat butter and shortening in a bowl until blended, about 30 seconds. Add white sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add mashed squash, egg, milk, and vanilla extract; beat thoroughly until dough is combined. Fold in flour mixture.
• Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Drop 1-inch scoops of dough onto the baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs and squash.
• Stir well.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices and add to mixture, stirring until well blended.
• Stir in raisins and nuts.
• Spoon onto cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes .

SPICY SQUASH SOUP (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan and saute onions, garlic and celery for 5 minutes. Add the butternut squash and all the spices and saute for a further five minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer to crock pot, add stock and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Carefully transfer to a blender, or using a stick blender, puree until smooth.
• Add cream, cover and heat for another 30-60 minutes.
• In the meantime, preheat your boiler to high and grill the bacon strips until crisp, turning over once.
• Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Stir the cilantro into the soup and divide into serving bowls.
• Crumble the bacon and sprinkle over the top.
• Serve immediately.