Sweet Potato Spice Cookies
Why I Love This Recipe
Shredded sweet potatoes, butterscotch chips, pecans, coconut and spices are creatively combined in this one-of-a-kind cookie that always brings rave reviews.
Ingredients You'll Need
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup finely shredded uncooked sweet potato
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sweet potato and orange juice concentrate. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
