Malawian Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Step 2

Mix sweet potatoes milk, egg, and melted butter in a bowl and beat together

Step 3

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Drop by the spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes

Step 5

Alternatively you can chill the dough for an hour and roll out on a floured surface

Step 6

Use a heart shaped cookie cutter and place on a greased baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes

Step 8

You can garnish with some cinnamon and sugar if desired

Step 9

Serve warm

Step 10

Note the cooking time does not include cooking the sweet potatoes. They should be peeled, cut up  and put into boiling water for about 20 minutes or until fork tender and then mashed with a fork or otato masher.