Registered Dietitian Approved Mini Cookbook

Sweetpotato Energy Cookies

Created by: Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

Ingredients 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup packed light brown sugar ²⁄3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mashed sweetpotatoes ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda, spices). 3. In separate mixing bowl, whip butter and sugars using an electric mixer. Add in egg, vanilla extract and mashed sweetpotato. 4. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined, adding in chocolate chips last. Batter will be wet. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to firm up. 5. Scoop out dough in 1½–2 inch scoops and arrange on baking sheets. 6. Bake for 14–16 minutes. Allow cookies to slightly cool before serving. Serves: 24–28

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