Description
Sweet Potato Pie Cookies are a delicious twist on traditional fall treats, blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These soft, chewy cookies offer a unique flavor that makes them perfect for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to festive holiday celebrations. With easy preparation and nutritious ingredients, these cookies are not just a delightful indulgence but also a healthier option for dessert lovers. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by piercing it with a fork and microwaving for 5–7 minutes until tender or roasting at 400°F for 45–60 minutes. Once done, scoop out the flesh and mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugars together until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potato; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until no flour streaks remain.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, ensuring enough space between each cookie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg