SWEET POTATO HOLIDAY COOKIES

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A holiday recipe to help with that one sweet potato you had left over.

Provided by purrplenesss

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 43m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt into a bowl.
  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in honey, egg, and lemon zest until well blended. Fold in sweet potato. Stir in flour mixture with a large spoon until dough is just blended.
  • Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Sardar Asim
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a great change from the traditional holiday cookies.


Aron Edward
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. They're also a delicious and festive treat.


HOPKINS LOPEZ
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


kilo Jacob
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party or potluck. They're easy to transport and they always disappear quickly.


Fuyad Kamal
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I love that these cookies are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to enjoy a sweet treat without feeling guilty.


Harper Hall
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Kurt Welte
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My new favorite holiday cookie!


cabbey dheere (cabbey dheere)
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Definitely a keeper!


Zawar Awan
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Love these cookies!


HAKIM 45 YT
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These cookies are so good! They're soft and chewy with a delicious sweet potato flavor.


FATIMA Bakour
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I've never had sweet potato cookies before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


qazi khalil
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Matilda Barber
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I love that these cookies are made with sweet potatoes. It gives them a moist and flavorful texture.


Nashon Umba
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ziaullah sumra
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.