These sweet potato holiday cookies are a delightful treat that will fill your home with the cozy aromas of the holiday season. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for snacking or gifting. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by both adults and children. Serve them at your holiday gatherings or enjoy them with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace. These cookies are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays and indulge in the flavors of the season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these sweet potato holiday cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
