Raisin Sweet Potato Cookies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Cozy up to the fire with a plate of satisfyingly sweet cookies that taste like home. Side them with a mug of hot chai tea or ice-cold milk, and no one will be able to resist them. âJacque Sue Meyer, Lohman, Missouri Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 cup mashed sweet potato |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1 cup raisins |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 dozen.
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