{"id":48216,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/raisin-sweet-potato-cookies\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:49:13","slug":"raisin-sweet-potato-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/raisin-sweet-potato-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Potato Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a lover of all things sweet potato, these sweet potato cookies will become your favorite cookie recipe after one bite. These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy-yet-crispy, with delicious notes of caramel-y sweet potatoes, sweet cinnamon and warm allspice. Nutty pecans and chewy raisins are dotted throughout the dough for texture and body. It&#8217;s a truly alluring cookie from the first bite to the last crumb.<\/p>\n<h2>Sweet Potato Cookies Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter: <\/strong>Room-temperature butter creams together more easily with sugar than chilled butter. If you forgot to soften the butter, learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-butter-quickly\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to soften butter quickly<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar: <\/strong>Sugar is one of the main sweeteners in this sweet potato cookies recipe, and it also adds browning power to the cookies for a golden finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg: <\/strong>An egg binds the ingredients together so the cookies don\u2019t fall apart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mashed sweet potatoes: <\/strong>Roasted whole sweet potatoes have a creamy, concentrated center that\u2019s easy to mash up and use in these sweet potato cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour: <\/strong>All-purpose flour gives these cookies their structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cinnamon: <\/strong>Sweet cinnamon\u2019s lovely, cozy aroma is a warm welcome in these cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allspice: <\/strong>Allspice is one of the quintessential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fall-spices\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fall-spices\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">fall spices<\/a>. It imparts a sweet cinnamon, aromatic nutmeg and spicy clove flavor to the cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans: <\/strong>Pecans add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture to the cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raisins: <\/strong>Raisins have a super-sweet taste and chewy texture that gives the cookies more body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Beat together the wet ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1920856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Raisin-Sweet-Potato-Cookies_FT23_41076_EC_0928_1.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Mixing the Dry Ingredients\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. Beat in the egg, sweet potato and vanilla until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cream-butter-and-sugar\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cream-butter-and-sugar\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to cream butter and sugar<\/a> together properly will set you up for success with this step.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Add the dry ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1920860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Raisin-Sweet-Potato-Cookies_FT23_41076_EC_0928_2.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Mixing the Dry Ingredients\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice. With your mixer on low, gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, and beat just until combined. Fold in the pecans and raisins.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the cookies<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1920864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Raisin-Sweet-Potato-Cookies_FT23_41076_EC_0928_5.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Raisin Sweet Potato Cookies Ft23 41076 Ec 0928 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Take the cookies out, and let them sit for one minute. Transfer the cookies to wire racks, and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.<\/p>\n<h2>Sweet Potato Cookies Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swap in chocolate chips: <\/strong>If raisins or pecans aren\u2019t your thing, then chocolate chips must be. Semisweet, dark, milk and mini chocolate chips work well here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drizzle on vanilla glaze: <\/strong>Whip up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-vanilla-glaze\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-vanilla-glaze\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">quick vanilla glaze<\/a>, and generously drizzle it on the cookies. You could also half-dip the cookies in the glaze and shake sprinkles on the glazed tops!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garnish with powdered sugar: <\/strong>Sprinkle on a light dusting of powdered sugar for a pretty finish and a sweetness boost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Sweet Potato Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>To store, allow the sweet potato cookies to cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container. The cookies can be left at room temperature for three days or stored in the fridge for four days.<\/p>\n<p>To freeze, allow the sweet potato cookies to cool to room temperature, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and flash freeze them for an hour. Remove the cookies from the baking sheet, and store in a freezer-safe airtight container or resealable bag in the freezer for up to three months.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/common-cookie-storage-mistakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">common cookie storage mistakes<\/a> you can make is not using the right storage container, so we made a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best cookie storage containers<\/a> to keep your cookies fresher longer.<\/p>\n<h2>Sweet Potato Cookies Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1920866 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Raisin-Sweet-Potato-Cookies_FT23_41076_EC_0928_7.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Cookies with Milk\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can you use canned sweet potato puree to make sweet potato cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot use canned sweet potato puree to make these sweet potato cookies. Canned sweet potato puree usually has excessive water, which will alter the texture of these cookies. Instead, roast the sweet potato whole, with the skin on. This technique will soften the flesh of the sweet potato and concentrate the flavor\u2014without adding excess liquid to the batter. (Just be sure to peel the skin before you mash the sweet potato!)<\/p>\n<h3>What are the benefits of sweet potato cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>These sweet potato cookies contain real sweet potatoes, and there are lots of benefits of sweet potatoes. They&#8217;re loaded with potassium, fiber and antioxidants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sick of pumpkin recipes? 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Leave it alone, it's not  your recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"My husband loves the sweet potato bread that I make every year around Christmas, so I decided to try these cookies. Yum!They are very moist and tasty and a great way to use sweet potatoes, especially if you grow them and have several on hand.  I will definitely be making again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRocket"},"reviewBody":"These cookies turned out yummy although it didn't yield as many as the original recipe instead of raisins I used craisins and they turned out fine","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBattery"},"reviewBody":"Truly enjoyed these cookies.  And here is the but...replacing 1\/2 of the butter with 1\/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce did not change the perfection of these cookies other than the fat and cholesterol amounts.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlame"},"reviewBody":"Made a batch of these cookies today....They passed the test.  A keeper for sure.....I made them as per recipe, didn't change a thing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePumpkin"},"reviewBody":"These cookie were the best, since my family does like pumpkin, and this time of year that is most recipes. The sweet potato was a great idea.  Not to sweet, just right.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"These cookies are so moist and delicious.  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And here is the but...replacing 1\/2 of the butter with 1\/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce did not change the perfection of these cookies other than the fat and cholesterol amounts.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/15\/2016 14:54","GUID":"15c1cfb229a148ea808496d9f7b1e1b4","MemberId":1580045,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mike_r_92372","SubmittedDate":"02\/15\/2016 14:54"},{"Comment":"<p>These cookies are so moist and delicious.  Great recipe; will make again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/13\/2014 19:52","GUID":"7D2E6488402B490B94F3B4B54C455800","MemberId":1778351,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ruby Ross","SubmittedDate":"11\/13\/2014 19:51"},{"Comment":"<p>These cookie were the best, since my family does like pumpkin, and this time of year that is most recipes. The sweet potato was a great idea.  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Leave it alone, it&#39;s not  your recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/06\/2014 11:30","GUID":"8f0bd5820df04d7a9c8de4cc62ec443c","MemberId":1518106,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"harrywest711","SubmittedDate":"11\/06\/2014 11:30"},{"Comment":"<p>Made a batch of these cookies today....They passed the test.  A keeper for sure.....I made them as per recipe, didn&#39;t change a thing.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2013 20:46","GUID":"2D8C4D7D93F349AB1A3E7C649C6EF30B","MemberId":62335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kitchenmaid","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2013 20:46"},{"Comment":"<p>My husband loves the sweet potato bread that I make every year around Christmas, so I decided to try these cookies. Yum!They are very moist and tasty and a great way to use sweet potatoes, especially if you grow them and have several on hand.  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