Sweet Potato Cookies

Is the cooler fall weather putting you in the mood to bake? It definitely has for us and I've been dying to try this cookie. My son Cole and I both have a major sweet tooth and this recipe definitely satisfied! These cookies are filled with protein, healthy fats and gluten free. They are sweetened with honey and of course the sweet potatoes. Simple and delicious...give them a try!  -Katie

Ingredients

1/2 cup sweet potato puree

1/2 cup peanut or almond butter (we did peanut butter)

1/4 cup cranberries (we skipped this)

1/4 cup pecans 

1/4 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons gluten-free flour

1/4 cup flax meal in 3/4 cup water mixed up together first

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon nutmeg

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sweet potato puree, nut butter, honey and flax-water mixture. Add the flour, vanilla, spices and salt. Add baking soda. Mix together thoroughly.

Add cranberries, pecans and coconut flakes. Mix again.

Drop 3 tbs per cookie on a parchment covered cookies tray. 

Cook 350 degrees for 25-30 mins.

Yields 12

My sweet helper! He loves to 'smash' them down a little too much. ;-)