Craving a sweet treat that won’t derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than these incredible Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with comforting flavors, these cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly delicious. They’re the perfect guilt-free snack or dessert for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil, softened)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (or maple syrup for a healthier option)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier twist)
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate recommended)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (or coconut oil) and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the mashed sweet potato.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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