MENUThis sweet potato and chocolate cookie recipe was part of the #FBLCookieExchange with bloggers all over the country to help raise money for NoKidHungry.org.
Deck the Halls…cookie season is here!
Growing up, the holiday season was always the most fun because I knew there were plenty of cookies to be made. My mom would let my brother and I pick out our favorites to make and then she would follow up with about 6 dozen more for extended family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Needless to say, cookies were abundant!
This year, my family was blessed with a baby girl, but cookies are not exactly what I need to get my pre-baby body back.
So, I improvised.
I decided to try something totally out of my wheelhouse and make a cookie that’s good for you!
It may sound a little odd, but sweet potato actually makes a super great cookie and it’s one you can eat without the guilt!
I hope you enjoy your holiday season and enjoy good times, good company and good food! xo
Sweet Potato and Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, cooked, peeled and beat until smooth
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats, ground (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 5 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips, together in mixer and beat until smooth.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and use a medium-sized cookie scoop to place cookies 1″ apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes and let cool completely on wire rack. Cookies will have a spongy texture.
- Melt chocolate chips and pour mixture into a Ziploc bag. Snip the tip and drizzle over cooled cookies on wire rack. Once chocolate has hardened store in air-tight container for up to 1 week.
Makes 1 dozen cookies.
Ansley Fones
Thanks for the cookies! They were delicious and, almost, cake-like. We loved them. And, on a related note, I ordered the yoga DVDs you mention on your blog. Can’t wait to get started. It should be a good cold, weather workout when I can’t get out and run.
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Comment by Camilla @ Culinary Adventures — 5 December, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
That’s fantastic!! Please let me know if I can help in any way with DDP YOGA 🙂 You’re going to love it!
Comment by Christina Russell — 5 December, 2016 @ 4:35 pm
These cookies sound delicious! And love the fact that they’re on the healthy side. Great way to celebrate the holidays and still stay in shape.
Comment by Linda @ 2 Cookin Mamas — 5 December, 2016 @ 2:45 pm
Absolutely!
Comment by Christina Russell — 5 December, 2016 @ 4:34 pm
I never thought of putting sweet potatoes in a cookie. They sound delicious! Thanks for participating in the cookie exchange. 🙂
Comment by Allison — 6 December, 2016 @ 1:54 pm
Thanks so much Allison! Ps - your cookies are our new household favorite! 🙂
Comment by Christina Russell — 6 December, 2016 @ 8:32 pm
I made sweet potato cookies recently too! I love your version and will have to try it soon 🙂
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Comment by Megan - The Emotional Baker — 6 December, 2016 @ 3:09 pm
Thanks Megan! xo
Comment by Christina Russell — 6 December, 2016 @ 8:32 pm
I loved these yummy cookies and didn’t even share haha! Thanks so much for the cookies!
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Comment by Lisa Kerhin — 7 December, 2016 @ 10:38 am
Thanks Lisa!!
Comment by Christina Russell — 7 December, 2016 @ 5:57 pm