Description
Sweet Potato Pie Cookies combine a tender, spiced cookie dough with a creamy sweet potato filling, reminiscent of classic sweet potato pie, perfect for the holiday season or any cozy dessert craving.
Ingredients
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- Cookie Dough: 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature), 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 large egg (at room temperature), 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/3 cup white sugar (for rolling)
- Filling: 1/2 cup sweet potato puree, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 large egg (at room temperature), 6 tablespoons half-and-half, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, white sugar, brown sugar, and dark corn syrup until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, nutmeg, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- For the filling, combine sweet potato puree, white sugar, egg, half-and-half, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Form the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, roll in 1/3 cup sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and make an indentation in the center. Spoon a small amount of sweet potato filling into each indentation.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato puree is smooth for easier filling.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Optional: sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg