Sweet Potato Holiday Cookies Recipe

Sweet Potato Holiday Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic holiday cookie, perfect for any festive gathering or simply a cozy night in. Made with real sweet potatoes, these cookies are not only delicious, but also a healthier alternative to traditional holiday treats. The combination of warm spices, rich sweet potato flavor, and a sweet glaze makes these cookies a must-have for your holiday baking repertoire.

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Additional Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 43 mins
Servings: 24
Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt into a bowl.

Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in honey, egg, and lemon zest until well blended. Fold in sweet potato. Stir in flour mixture with a large spoon until dough is just blended.

Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

130 cal.

Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 126mg
Total Carbohydrate: 18g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 7g
Protein: 2g
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 26mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 27mg

How to Make Sweet Potato Holiday Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

130 cal.

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