Ingredients for Sweet Potato Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine
- 2 ripe medium bananas
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), approximately 2 cups mashed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Not used in this recipe (Baking Soda is used instead)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Sweet Potato Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Boil 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound) until tender. Drain well and mash thoroughly. You should have approximately 2 cups of mashed sweet potato.
- In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe medium bananas.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat 2 large eggs in a separate bowl. Gradually add the eggs to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potato, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
73g
Fat
8g
Carbs
12g
