Sweet Potato Pie Cookies: Your New Favorite Fall Delight

Sweet Potato Pie Cookies offer a cozy twist on fall flavors with soft, chewy texture. Under 120 calories, they're a guilt-free treat perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 32

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1/2 cups Mashed Sweet Potato or canned sweet potato puree
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter softened
1/2 cups Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar optional
1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract highly recommended
1 cups All-purpose Flour or gluten-free blend

For the Spices

1 teaspoon Cinnamon fresh recommended
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon Ginger add to taste
1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness
1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness

For Optional Add-Ins

1/2 cups Pecans optional
2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar optional for sprinkling

Equipment

microwave
mixing bowl
whisk
Cookie scoop
Parchment paper
baking sheet
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Sweet Potato: Pierce sweet potato and microwave for 5-7 minutes or roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes. Mash until smooth, needing about ½ cup.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar for 2 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato, mixing until combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drop dough onto lined baking sheet and press pecan half on top if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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