Description
These Sweet Potato Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, creating a perfect homemade dessert in just 5 easy steps.
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 bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the mashed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in any optional mix-ins if desired.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins according to your preference for a unique flavor! Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one 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, easy desserts, homemade cookies, baking recipes, American desserts