Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to creating delightful mbatata sweet potato cookies, a treat that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. These delectable cookies, rooted in African cuisine, showcase the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, harmoniously combined with spices and other ingredients to produce a symphony of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to effortlessly create these irresistible cookies.
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RAISIN SWEET POTATO COOKIES
Cozy up to the fire with a plate of satisfyingly sweet cookies that taste like home. Serve the treats with a mug of hot chai tea or ice-cold milk, and no one will be able to resist them. -Jacque Sue Meyer, Lohman, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sweet potato and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans and raisins., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until edges begin to brown, for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET POTATO COOKIES II
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the lemon zest, honey, nutmeg and egg until well blended, then mix in the sweet potato. Stir in the flour using a large spoon until just blended in. Form tablespoons of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are starting to brown lightly. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 71 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SWEET POTATO SPICE COOKIES
Shredded sweet potatoes, butterscotch chips, pecans, coconut and spices are creatively combined in a one-of-a-kind cookie that always brings rave reviews. -Ruth Shaffer, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sweet potato and orange juice concentrate. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MBATATA (SWEET POTATO) COOKIES
Malawi is known as the "warm heart of Africa" due to the friendliness of Malawian people. These cookies can be cut in the shape of hearts to commemerate the Malawian people.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix sweet potatoes, milk, and melted butter and beat well. Sift and stir in the remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfulls onto greased cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.
- Or chill 1-2 hour then turn onto a floured board, knead lightly and roll out 1/2 an inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a greased baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle some cinnamon/sugar mixture on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily blend the sweet potatoes, butter, and sugar together.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand. Just make sure they are very smooth before adding the other ingredients.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Conclusion:
These cookies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy sweet potatoes. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Plus, they are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying treat, give these sweet potato cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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