Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies for Christmas
Looking for a delicious cookie recipe to make this holiday season? Look no further than these Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Plus, they're easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply satisfy your own sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to do the trick.
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional Christmas cookies, you can't go wrong with Healthier Christmas Cookies. These cookies are made with whole wheat flour, natural sugars, and healthy fats, so you can feel good about indulging in them. Plus, they're just as delicious as traditional cookies, so you won't be missing out on any of the flavor. So if you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy Christmas cookies this year, be sure to give healthier christmas cookies a try.
Glazed Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies
I didn't tell my kids what I put in these cookies until they tried them because I wasn't sure if they would have if they knew! Well the younger ones probably wouldn't care, but my picky tween definitely would not have touched them had she knew there was a VEGETABLE in these holiday cookies.
Unfortunately, healthy or not, I ended up eating most of these cookies! I could do without the sprinkles, but I can never resist a glaze on top of a puffy, cloud-like cookie.
The original recipe I found called for food coloring to make them red velvet, but in the spirit of making them healthier by using the sweet potato, it hardly seems appropriate to add fake coloring. Though I DID add 100% sugary Christmas sprinkles, but you can opt-out of that.
You definitely want to use a good cocoa powder like Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder.
What Makes Cookies Flat or Fluffy?
There are two main factors that affect whether a cookie is flat or fluffy: the recipe and the baking method. The cookie recipe will determine the ratio of ingredients like flour, sugar, fat, and eggs. A cookie with more flour will be flatter, while a cookie with more sugar or fat will be fluffier. The second factor is the baking method. If a cookie is baked at a higher temperature for less time, it will be flatter.
Conversely, if a cookie is baked at a lower temperature for a longer time, it will be puffier. So if you're looking for fluffy cookies, make sure to use a recipe with plenty of sugar and fat, and bake them at a low temperature.
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How Far in Advance Can I Make Cookies for Christmas?
If you're looking to get a jump on your holiday cookie baking, you might be wondering how far in advance you can make them. Thankfully, most cookie recipes can be made well ahead of time and still taste great on Christmas Day. Cookie recipes that use butter as the primary fat are generally the best candidates for making in advance, as the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks without jeopardizing the flavor or texture.
Cookie recipes that use shortening or margarine as the primary fat are also good candidates for making ahead of time, although they will only keep well for about a week. So, if you're looking to get a head start on your holiday baking, reach for cookie recipes that use butter as the primary fat - they'll stay fresh and delicious for up to two weeks.
What is the Secret to Making Good Cookies?
There are a lot of cookie recipes out there, but what's the secret to making good cookies? I think it comes down to a few key things. First, you need to use quality ingredients. That means using real butter, rather than margarine, and organic sugar, if possible. Second, you need to follow the recipe to the letter. Don't be tempted to add extra chocolate chips or nuts - trust me, the recipe knows what it's doing. Third, you need to be patient. Don't be tempted to take them out of the oven too early - they might look undone, but they'll continue to cook as they cool. Follow these tips and you'll be sure to bake up a batch of delicious cookies.
More Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Healthy Honey Gingerbread Cookies
- Coconut Flour Cut-Out Christmas Cookies
- Healthy Christmas Cookies
- Hot Cocoa Cookies
Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies
This chocolate sweet potato cookie recipe is delicious, easy to follow, and perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Roasted or Boiled Sweet Potato (1 large or 2 medium)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Confectioner's Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a mixer until fluffy. Add the sweet potato, egg and vanilla and mix to combine, scraping bowl as necessary. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350˚
- Scoop slightly-heaping tablespoon-sized rounds or use cookie scooper onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.Whisk together confectioner's sugar and melted butter for the glaze. Add to cookies when cool. Top with sprinkles if desired. Let cool completely before transferring to container.
This was my first time using sweet potatoes in cookies and I was delightfully impressed! They add a density and moistness to the cookies and you can't really taste them. I love cookies so I'm thankful I have a healthier version to enjoy now!
I couldn't believe there were sweet potatoes in these! What a delicious cookie!
My family never guessed that there are sweet potatoes in these cookies! Brilliant!
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If someone had told me to try these and told me they had sweet potatoes in them, I wouldn't do it. However, I am trying to be more adventurous in my eating, so I wanted to make these. I was very surprised, but this is actually very yummy!! Thank you so very much for providing this recipe!