Easy Sweet Potato Snacks in a Toaster Oven

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   Peel the sweet potatoes.

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   Soak in water to remove any scum.

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   Drain the sweet potatoes and microwave for 10 minutes to soften.

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   Poke with a bamboo skewer to see if it goes through easily.

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   (The other alternative would be to boil them.)

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   Mash the sweet potatoes finely while still hot.

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   (To make it even smoother, pass it through a strainer.)

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   Melt the butter in a pan.

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   Add the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, and salt.

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    Stir over low heat.

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    When the excess moisture evaporates from the sweet potatoes and the batter thickens, transfer the pan onto a damp cloth.

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    Let cool.

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    Add egg yolk and rum and mix some more.

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    When done, shape to your liking.

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    Brush on the egg yolk to glaze.

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    Top with black sesame seeds and bake in a toaster oven for 10 minutes.

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    When using a regular oven, preheat to 180C and bake for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.