Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly cooked sweet potatoes.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg