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Soft Sweet Potato Cookies

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Soft sweet potato cookies are a cozy, moist, and flavorful fall treat featuring warm spices and natural sweetness from real sweet potatoes. These easy homemade cookies stay tender and are perfect for autumn gatherings or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato, roasted or boiled)
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, or ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes by roasting at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes or boiling for 20-30 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and mash until smooth. Measure 1 cup for the dough.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed sweet potato until evenly mixed.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  9. Drop rounded tablespoon-sized spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Mash sweet potatoes thoroughly to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. If dough is too sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes before shaping. Cookies will firm up as they cool, so do not overbake. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine and use a flax egg instead of a chicken egg.

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