Description
These Sweet Potato Honeybun Cookies combine the rich essence of sweet potatoes with warm, spiced flavors, making them a unique and delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium-sized sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined, then fold in the mashed sweet potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest if desired.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 150 per cookie
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Protein: 2 g