Best 5 Sweet Potato Spice Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of sweet potato spice cookies! These delightful treats are a delicious blend of flavors and textures, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the warmth of spices. Whether you're looking for a cozy holiday cookie or a unique dessert to impress your friends, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. Read on for our collection of the best sweet potato spice cookie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat.

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SWEET POTATO SPICE COOKIES



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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup finely shredded uncooked sweet potato
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

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.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE WITH SPICED COOKIE CRUST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
4 ounces speculoos cookies, such as Biscoff (or graham crackers), crumbled
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, such as Philadelphia, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon speculoos spice
Generous pinch salt
1/4 cup flour
Zest of 1/2 orange

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch springform with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap the springform in 2 layers of aluminum foil. It's best to use the widest type of foil you can find, one that can be uniformly wrapped up the sides of the springform without leaving a gap near the bottom of the pan. Place the springform in a cake pan or hotel pan wider than the springform. Set aside.
  • Pulse the cookies, sugar and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles a fine powder. Slowly add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture starts to clump.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform and gently press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan. Use a small measuring cup to evenly tamp down the edges. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  • For the filling: Put the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Strain, transfer to a food processor and pulse until the sweet potato becomes a smooth puree. Measure out 1 cup sweet potato puree and set aside. (Reserve any remaining puree for another use.)
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened cream cheese. Mix on low until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until just combined. Don't overwhip.
  • Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl and add to the stand mixer bowl. Mix until just combined. Add the cream, extracts, speculoos spice and salt. Sift the flour over the mixture and fold until the flour is incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Transfer 1/4 cup of the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a small open tip (Ateco number 3). Set aside.
  • To the remaining batter, add the sweet potato puree and orange zest and fold into the batter with a rubber spatula until completely incorporated. Transfer the batter to the springform on top of the crust. Pipe the reserved batter into leaf shapes on top and pull a toothpick through the leaves.
  • Transfer the pans to the preheated oven onto the middle oven rack. Carefully pour hot water into the larger cake pan or hotel pan so it comes just halfway up the springform. Bake until the batter just shimmies in the middle of the cheesecake, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven and open the oven door. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the cooling oven, about 2 hours.

SWEET POTATO COOKIES II



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Great tasting cookies that are easy and fun to make - plus they differ from the cliche chocolate chip cookies. You will be surprised at how delicious and moist these are.

Provided by DEXI829

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup honey
1 egg
1 cup grated raw sweet potato

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 HOLIDAY COOKIES



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A holiday recipe to help with that one sweet potato you had left over.

Provided by purrplenesss

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 43m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt into a bowl.
  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in honey, egg, and lemon zest until well blended. Fold in sweet potato. Stir in flour mixture with a large spoon until dough is just blended.
  • Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SWEET POTATO COOKIES



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Nothing flashy, just a nice, comfortable, milk and cookies experience, with a bit of nutrition slipped in. These are wonderful just out of the oven, and also freeze well. Based on the recipe for Kumara Cookies, from Kaipara Kumara, http://www.kumara.co.nz.

Provided by realbirdlady

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup margarine
1 banana, ripe
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 large sweet potato
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Boil, drain, and mash the sweet potato. You should have about 2 cups.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mash the banana.
  • Cream margarine and sugar with the banana.
  • Beat eggs, add to creamed mixture, and stir well.
  • Stir in sweet potato and vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients, and add to sweet potato mixture.
  • Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 421.7, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 18.5, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your cookies turn out delicious and flavorful.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and will make them easier to handle.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato spice cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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