Cookies From Zimbabwe Recipe

Name: Cookies From Zimbabwe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup honey; 1 egg; 1 cup finely grated raw sweet potato; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Lemon Glaze; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1 cup finely grated raw sweet potato
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze
1 teaspoon butter
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water

1
Cream together butter and sugar in bowl. Blend in lemon zest, nutmeg, honey and egg. Fold in sweet potato.
2
In separate bowl. sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Add it to the first mixture and blend well.
4
Arrange cookie dough by rounded teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
6
To make glaze, use a wooden spoon to combine all ingredients in glass container until smooth.
7
Add more water by the drop until glaze is easy to spread on cooled cookies.

898

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cookies From Zimbabwe 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.

Cookies From Zimbabwe

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