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We are fortunate enough to have a produce delivery service that delivers seasonal, organic and local produce year-round. Our weekly menu is based on whatever items we happen to get that week, which always changes. This inspires a lot of creativity and improvising in our daily meals. While I tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, to me it is a relaxing experience and worth the effort. I hope you enjoy the recipes posted which are influenced from a variety of cultures!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Sweet Potato Cookies

These are delicious fall cookies that are moist, yet light and fluffy!  A light orange glaze on top adds a sweet and slightly citrus flavor.
Makes about 2 -2.5 dozen cookies
Ingredients for cookies:
1-1/4 cup flour
1-1/4 tsp baking soda
1-1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup cooked and pureed sweet potato
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp orange juice

For icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 400F. Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves by either sifting together and/or mixing well.  In a separate bowl, mix together the other ingredients with a mixer.  After the wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed, add the dry ingredients and gently stir well to evenly disperse.  Spoon teaspoon size drops onto cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Bake 12-15 min until golden brown.  While cookies are baking, whisk together the icing and set aside. Remove cookies from oven and cool slightly, then transfer to a cool surface or cooling rack.  Drizzle icing on top while warm and allow cookies to cool completely. Enjoy!

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