Sweet Potato Sweeties

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Scrub sweet potatoes under running water. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are soft.
4. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool.
5. Once cooled, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices.
6. Arrange potato slices in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Brush each slice with melted butter.
8. Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over potato slices.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision and skin.
• These Sweet Potato Sweeties are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
• These treats are also great for an after-school snack or an easy dessert.