Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet potato and creamy cheesecake in these delectable cookies. A comforting and delightful treat that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Add the mashed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Cookies