Description
Delight in these sweet potato cookies, a delicious and healthy dessert option that is easy to make. With just 5 simple steps, you can create perfect homemade treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (150g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips (85g)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- or ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed sweet potato, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated. If desired, fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize your cookies with your favorite mix-ins. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cookies Recipe, Homemade Desserts, Easy Dessert Recipes, Baking, American Cuisine