Description
Sweet Potato Cheesecake Cookies are a creamy delight that combines the flavors of sweet potatoes and cheesecake in a delicious cookie form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (approximately 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a spacious bowl, blend the mashed sweet potatoes with the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato blend, stirring gently until just mixed.
- If desired, add in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, folding them in carefully.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Drizzle some caramel sauce over the cookies once they are cooled for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Cookies, Creamy Cookies, Dessert Recipes