Sweet Potato, Raisin, & Pecan Cookies Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato, Raisin, & Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (** or about 2 medium); 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups fine-ground bulgur (or bulgur flour); 1/2 cup raisins, divided; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (** or about 2 medium)
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups fine-ground bulgur (or bulgur flour)
1/2 cup raisins, divided
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

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["STEAM THE SWEET POTATOES", "Peel & cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2"" slices", "Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water
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When the steam has built up .. add the sweet potato slices and steam for 5-7 minutes", "Transfer to a bowl .. let cool .. and mash.", "TOAST THE PECANS", "In a small saucepan .. over low to medium heat .. melt 1 tsp coconut oil", "Add the pecans and cook 2-3 minutes until they are slightly toasted, stirring frequently to make sure they don't burn", "Transfer to a small bowl and let cool completely", "MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH", "Add all of the ingredients to a food processor (reserving 1/4 cup of the raisins & toasted pecans). Process until well blended.", "Transfer the dough to a bowl & fold in the remaining raisins & toasted pecans.", "For best results, chill at least overnight in the refrigerator (72 hours is best) .. though they can easily be made right-away", "BAKE", "Pre-heat oven to 325", "On baking day .. form the dough into into walnut-sized balls & bake for 5 minutes. Lightly press the cookies down with the back of a fork.", "Bake another 15 minutes .. or until their edges have set", "Let cool on the baking sheet 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Let them cool completely before storing in the refrigerator (or freezer) in an airtight container."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (** or about 2 medium), 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato, Raisin, & Pecan 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, Raisin, & Pecan Cookies

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