Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies – Delicious & Easy Recipe

Looking for a delightful new twist on your classic oatmeal cookie? These Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are a game-changer! Combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the natural sweetness and moist texture of sweet potato, these cookies are incredibly delicious, surprisingly easy to make, and a treat your whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the mashed sweet potato.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and any optional chocolate chips or nuts until evenly distributed.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Do not overbake to keep them soft.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.