Sweet Potato Cookies
Sweet Potato Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional treats, blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices for a soft and chewy cookie experience. Perfect for gatherings or as a wholesome snack, these cookies fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma as they bake. Their unique flavor makes them a family favorite, and their easy preparation means you can whip up a batch in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Boil or steam the sweet potato until soft (about 15-20 minutes), then let it cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together brown sugar and mashed sweet potato until combined; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the edges. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg