Butternut Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup finely grated or pureed cooked butternut squash (pressed to remove excess moisture)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for sweet richness
• ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins for a tart contrast
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves for added warmth and complexity