Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping Recipe

This Thanksgiving showstopper is a family favorite! Sweet and savory roasted sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery, crunchy oatmeal cookie crumble. A vibrant orange glaze adds a delightful citrus twist to this unforgettable side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 295 mins

Calories 396.9 kcal

Protein 7g

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Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping

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Ingredients for Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping

3 lbs sweet potatoes
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oatmeal cookies

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How to Make Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Wash and prick 3 lbs of sweet potatoes with a fork. Place in a buttered 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the orange glaze. In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup orange marmalade, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
(Optional) The sweet potato mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before proceeding with step 8.
**For the Oatmeal Cookie Topping:** Process 1 1/2 cups of oatmeal cookies in a food processor until finely ground.
Add 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles soft cookie dough.
Wrap the topping in wax paper and chill until firm, about 2 hours. (Optional) The topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
Crumble the chilled topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

44g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping?

Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping takes about 325 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 295 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping?

Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping has approximately 396.9 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping?

The key ingredients for Orange Flavored Sweet Potatoes With Oatmeal Cookie Topping are Sweet Potatoes, Unsalted Butter, Brown Sugar, Fresh Orange Juice, Orange Marmalade, Fresh Gingerroot. See the full list with measurements above.