Sweet Potato Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Medium Sweet Potato, To Yield 1 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 3/4 cups Brown Sugar, Packed; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 stick Unsalted Butter; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated; 1 whole Orange, Zest Only; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 whole Egg

Servings: persons

1 Medium Sweet Potato, To Yield 1 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
3/4 cups Brown Sugar, Packed
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated
1 whole Orange, Zest Only
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 whole Egg

1
Wrap a medium-sized sweet potato in foil and roast at 400u00b0F for 45 to 50 minutes (until the potato feels very soft). When cool enough to handle, mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork and set aside.
2
Lower oven temperature to 350u00b0F.
3
In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and whisk to combine. Set aside.
4
In a mixer, cream the sugars and butter until smooth. Add the mashed sweet potato, ground ginger, orange zest, and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the egg and mix just until incorporated
5
Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until the dough forms.
6
On a parchment-lined or lightly oiled baking sheet, drop spoonfuls of dough. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

731

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Medium Sweet Potato, To Yield 1 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato, 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour, 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Ginger 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.

Sweet Potato Ginger Cookies

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