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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This recipe was taken from a local newspaper & tweaked slightly! Although they take a bit of time to make, they are tasty little bites! Preparation time does not include time needed for yams to cool in refrigerator. Ingredients:
3 lbs yams, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 3 lbs sweet potatoes |
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted |
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced |
3 cups corn flakes, crushed |
16 large marshmallows |
16 pecan halves, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a steamer, cook yams., covered, until tender, about 12-16 minutes, then transfer to large mixing bowl.
2. Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat yams until light & fluffy.
3. Add butter, brown sugar, salt & zest, beating until well blended.
4. Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil & coat it lightly with cooking spray.
6. Place corn flakes in shallow pan.
7. Divide yams into 16 portions & shape each portion around a marshmallow.
8. Coat each round evenly with corn flakes [Rinse hands often to keep from sticking.].
9. Place finished yam bonbons on prepared baking sheet & top with a pecan half, pressing down slightly.
10. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
11. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to serving platter.
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