Malawi

Mbatata Cookies (sweet potato cookies)

-1 C. mashed sweet potato (cooked and peeled first)
-¼ C. milk
-1 egg, lightly beaten
-4 Tbs. melted butter
-1 ¼ C. flour
-2 tsp baking powder
-½ C. sugar
-½ tsp salt
-1 tsp cinnamon
-½ C. raisins (optional)


1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat together sweet potatoes, milk, and melted butter. Sift together flour and remaining ingredients. Stir in to sweet potato mixture until well blended. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Optional- sprinkle finished cookies with cinnamon-sugar.
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2) Chill 1-2 hours, then turn onto a floured board, knead lightly and roll out to 1/2" thick. Cut with a cookie cutter. Place cookies on a greased baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle some cinnamon/sugar mixture on top.

Source:  http://www.food.com/recipe/mbatata-sweet-potato-cookies-140706