Description
These Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of both worlds – the creamy richness of cheesecake and the warm, spiced flavors of sweet potato pie. Perfect for fall baking and holiday gatherings, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and crushed graham crackers. Sprinkle this mixture generously on top of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cookies!
Notes
- Make sure the sweet potato is fully mashed and smooth to ensure a consistent texture in the dough.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger depending on how strong you like the spices.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg