Description
Sweet Potato Pie Cookies are a delightful fusion of cozy flavors and comforting textures, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. These soft cookies, infused with sweet potato puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, offer a unique twist on traditional cookies. With their tender bite and caramelized sweetness, they are sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Ideal for fall gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies can be easily prepared and enjoyed throughout the year.
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
- Pecans, cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by microwaving or roasting until tender, then mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potato.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg