Description
Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles are a delicious twist on the classic cookie, incorporating the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato. Boil it in water until soft, drain and mash until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and ginger.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed sweet potato until evenly incorporated.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling in a small bowl. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the sweet potato is well-mashed for a smooth texture.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon in the rolling mixture to taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles, cookies, dessert, baking, sweet potato