Description
Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful classic treat combining the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with hearty oats. These cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for fall or any time you crave a wholesome dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, mashed sweet potato, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Add Dry to Wet: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping cookies tender.
- Stir in Oats and Optional Add-ins: Fold in the old-fashioned oats, then gently add raisins or chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, for added texture and flavor.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up without becoming hard.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes.
- Substitute maple syrup or coconut sugar for brown sugar to change the flavor profile.
- Add shredded coconut or dried cranberries for a tasty twist.
