Description
Cinnamon sweet potato cookies are soft, chewy treats that combine the warmth of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use leftover sweet potato puree for a quicker prep time.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cinnamon sweet potato cookies