Butternut Squash Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
2. 2
   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.
3. 3
   Mix flour, oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. 7
   Drop 1-inch scoops of dough onto the baking sheets.
8. 8
   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.