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Sweet Potato Pie Cookies

Sweet Potato Pie Cookies - Cozy Fall Flavor in Every Bite

Enjoy the delightful Sweet Potato Pie Cookies, a vegetarian treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Sweet Potato Or canned sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Deep flavor
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternatives can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger Or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Optional topping
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar Optional topping

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Pie Cookies
  1. Prep Sweet Potato: Pierce the sweet potato and microwave for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender. Cool slightly and mash.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in Wet Ingredients: Add mashed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl.
  5. Mix Dough: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop & Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Add-ins like chocolate chips can be included for variation.

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