Description
Big Chewy Oatmeal Sweet Potato Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet potatoes and oats, creating a soft, chewy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a warm cinnamon flavor and vibrant color, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also offer a nutritious snack option that everyone will love. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as part of a cozy evening treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pureed sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix sweet potato puree with brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg