Cake-like Spiced Sweet Potato Cookies

Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making these cookies a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cake-like Spiced Sweet Potato Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Sweet potatoes
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy your delicious cake-like spiced sweet potato cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.