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Sweet Potato Cookies

Delicious Sweet Potato Cookies – Easy, Soft, and Kid-Friendly

Sweet Potato Cookies are light, fluffy treats perfect for breakfast or snacks, made with simple ingredients and fun for kids to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato or sweet potato puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup semolina optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon optional spices such as cinnamon or ground cloves

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Mash the sweet potato until smooth.
  2. Cream the butter with the mashed sweet potato until well combined.
  3. Incorporate sugar, semolina, and baking powder into the mixture.
  4. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the flour and optional spices until just combined.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Shape the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake cookies for 11 to 13 minutes until lightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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