Brown Angel Iced Sweet Potato Cookies Recipe

Name: Brown Angel Iced Sweet Potato Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 teaspoon butter-flavored extract; 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely grated sweet potato; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon butter-flavored extract
1 1/2 cups peeled and finely grated sweet potato
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
For the cookies: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.
3
Whisk together, with an electric mixer, the butter and sugar.
4
Add the egg, molasses, butter extract, sweet potato and orange zest.
5
Carefully fold dry ingredients into butter-sugar mixture with a rubber spatula.
6
Stir in the pecans, if using.
7
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
8
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
10
Decorate with cream cheese icing.
11
For the cream cheese icing: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese, sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated.
12
Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
13
Add the maple or vanilla extract, and mix on high speed until incorporated.
14
Pipe the cream cheese frosting on cookies in any desired pattern with a piping bag or a plastic baggie with a hole cut at the corner.
15
You can also warm the frosting in a microwave for a few seconds until smooth and drizzle the frosting onto the cookies.

1486

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Brown Angel Iced Sweet Potato Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown Angel Iced Sweet Potato Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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