Sugar Cookies with a Spiced Sweet Potato Filling
Sugar cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season in many countries.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Sugar Cookies with a Spiced Sweet Potato Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for the cookies.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with the second portion of dough.
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Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and mashed sweet potato, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, and milk for the filling.
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Spread a spoonful of the sweet potato filling onto the bottom side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
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Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
