Mbatata Sweet Potato Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these delightful Mbatata Sweet Potato Cookies, a unique treat inspired by the comforting flavors of sweet potatoes and warm spices. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, these soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies strike the perfect balance between sweetness and heartwarming nostalgia. This simple, one-bowl recipe comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy bakers looking for a wholesome, homemade treat. Perfectly spiced and naturally moist thanks to the sweet potatoes, these cookies are a healthier twist on traditional bakes and pair beautifully with a cup of coffee, tea, or a cozy glass of milk. Whether you're looking for a new dessert idea or a way to use leftover sweet potatoes, this recipe is bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams sugar
- 60 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel, boil, and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the mixture and stir until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.6 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 787 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
