COOKIES FROM ZIMBABWE

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Posted for the Zaar World Tour to Africa. I have yet to make these but I there is sweet potato bread, pie, biscuits and cake...why not cookies?

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1 cup finely grated raw sweet potato
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar in bowl. Blend in lemon zest, nutmeg, honey and egg. Fold in sweet potato.
  • In separate bowl. sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add it to the first mixture and blend well.
  • Arrange cookie dough by rounded teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
  • To make glaze, use a wooden spoon to combine all ingredients in glass container until smooth.
  • Add more water by the drop until glaze is easy to spread on cooled cookies.

Faisal Akbar
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay.


Ziya Miya
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The cookies didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Moses Hilsong
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Ataur Rahman
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used almond butter instead.


TACOSXD
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter.


Tudor 1787
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I'm not a huge fan of cookies, but these ones are really good.


ROTINO CHRISTOPHER
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Haider Ameer Cheema
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I added a little bit of chopped nuts to the batter for an extra crunch.


joscelyn kephart
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice.


BAHZAD NAWZAD
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I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Daud Iqbal
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The cookies turned out perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside.


Charley RUSSELL
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.


Sanjana Keya
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


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