butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure your cookies stay soft and tender.
Adding the Butternuts and Optional Mix-ins
Once your dough is prepared, fold in the roasted butternuts. If you want to elevate the flavor further, you can also add chocolate chips,
