Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies
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List of Ingredients
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 c. sweet potatoes, well-mashed or pureed
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. finely grated orange rind
1/2 c. chopped pecansRecipe
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, sweet potato, vanilla, and orange rind. Beat mixture into dry ingredients. Stir in pecans.
Drop batter by teaspoonful onto lightly buttered cookie sheets, leaving about 1 1/2" between them. Bake in a preheated 400�F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until browned. Cool on racks
and store in an airtight container.
If desired glaze with a mixture of 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice while cookies are still warm. Makes about 3 dozen.
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