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Soft Sweet Potato Cookies

Soft Sweet Potato Cookies That Are Soft and Guilt-Free

Delight in Soft Sweet Potato Cookies that are gluten-free and low in calories—perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch substitute with arrowroot powder if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's kosher for Passover
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pot
  • Food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Sweet Potato Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and chop two medium sweet potatoes, boil for about 20 minutes until tender, then mash.
  3. In a food processor, blend the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, potato starch, tapioca starch, baking powder, and baking soda until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges and puffy in center.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are gluten-free and a healthy alternative, perfect for a guilt-free indulgence.

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