Sweet Potato Cookies
These Sweet Potato Cookies combine spiced cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center and sweet potato pie filling. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday treats, they’re a unique and cozy dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Optional ½ teaspoon ground ginger or nutmeg
Sweet Potato Filling:
- ¾ cup mashed sweet potato
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix sweet potato filling ingredients until smooth; chill.
- Beat cheesecake filling ingredients until smooth; chill.
- Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients; combine with wet. Chill dough if needed.
- Form dough discs; fill with sweet potato and cheesecake. Seal and shape. Chill.
- Bake at 350°F for 12–15 mins. Cool on sheet 5 mins, then rack.
Notes
- Use roasted sweet potato for better flavor and drain well.
- Gluten-free and dairy-free options included.
- Add-ins like pecans or white chocolate chips enhance flavor.