Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies – Healthy Delicious Treat

Craving a sweet treat that won’t derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than these delightful Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies! They’re soft, chewy, subtly sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making them the perfect snack or dessert for any time of day. Get ready to fall in love with this nutritious and incredibly delicious twist on a classic cookie!

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour for an even healthier option)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the mashed sweet potato until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. They will be soft when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.