Sweet Potato Pie Cookies with Orange Glaze
- Skill Level: Simple
- Makes: 24-36 cookies
- Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, Based on 30): Calories: 154, Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Carbs: 24g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Protein: 2g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 93mg
- Total Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
- Active Prep: 25 minutes
- Inactive (Rest) Time: 1 hour
- Bake Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Orange Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Imagine the warm, spiced hug of sweet potato pie transformed into chewy, golden cookiestopped with a zesty orange glaze that'll make your kitchen smell like holiday magic. These treats from The Neelys are simple to whip up and impossible to resist. Let's get baking!
- Preheat your oven to 375F and position racks in the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy release.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and saltunleashing those irresistible fall aromas.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume. Blend in the egg and vanilla, then mix in the sweet potato puree until velvety smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, stirring in the pecans last for delightful crunch.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until edges turn golden and centers spring back when touched, about 18 minutes. Cool completely on the trays.
- Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla into a silky glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set for an hourthe glossy finish is pure perfection!
- Pro tip: Too runny? Add more sugar. Too thick? Stir in extra juice. Serve these crowd-pleasers at your next gathering and watch them vanish.
