Sweet Potato Pie Cookies with Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Pie Cookies with Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sweet potato puree; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweet potato puree
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and adjust racks to the middle position.
2
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
4
Using a hand held mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar and the brown sugar until light and fluffy and the volume has increased.
5
Add the egg and the vanilla and mix until incorporated.
6
Stir in the sweet potato puree and blend until smooth.
7
Beat in the dry ingredients in increments and combine well.
8
Stir in the pecans.
9
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
10
Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and they spring back from the touch, about 18 minutes.
11
Let cool completely on the cookie sheets before glazing.
12
For the glaze:
13
Combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
14
Drizzle over the cookies and let harden for 1 hour before serving.
15
Cook's Note: If you need to thin the glaze, add more orange juice.
16
If you need to thicken it, add more confectioners' sugar.

1357

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Pie Cookies with Orange Glaze 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 Pie Cookies with Orange Glaze

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