Fudgy Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies
Indulge in these fudgy chocolate sweet potato cookies! They're rich, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato provides natural sweetness and moisture
- ½ cup unsweetened almond butter adds a nutty flavor and richness
- ½ cup pure maple syrup natural sweetener
- 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together
- ½ cup cocoa powder gives rich chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract adds depth to flavor
- 1 tsp baking powder helps cookies rise
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional warm spice
- ½ tsp sea salt enhances flavor
- ½ cup chocolate chips for extra melty chocolate moments
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Oven mitts
Notes
- Use ripe sweet potatoes for best results.
- Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup amount.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.