25 Minute Simple Sweet Potato Cookies Recipe

Looking for a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make treat? Look no further than these simple sweet potato cookies! These tasty treats are packed with nutrients and flavor, and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. I made this for my family today and they were obsessed with how soft & delicious these cookies turned out!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato ( if boiled, wait for the sweet potatoes to cool down for better mixture)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• For Chocolate lovers – you can add chocolate chips for a fun flavor (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato( wait for the sweet potatoes to cool if you’re using fresh boiled potatoes) , softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well until smooth.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork ( This is a very important set)
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts:

Each cookie contains approximately 120 calories, 6 grams of fat, 16 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.

Fun Facts:

Did you know that sweet potatoes are not actually yams? The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they are actually different plants. Yams are native to Africa and Asia, and are rarely found in the United States. Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, are a staple in American cuisine.

These sweet potato treats are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with just the right amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Plus, the sweet potato adds a soft, rich texture that will keep you coming back for more.

So why not give this sweet potato cookie recipe a try? You’ll love the taste and the nutritional benefits, and your friends and family will be impressed by your baking skills. And who knows? Maybe sweet potato cookies will become your new go-to for your and your entire family treat!