DES Sweet Potato Molasses Cookies

Sweet Potato Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2   cup margarine 

1/2   cup sugar

1   egg 

1/2   cup molasses

1   cup grated, raw sweet potatoes

2   cups all-purpose flour

1/2   tsp. salt 

1/2   tsp. baking soda 

1   tsp. baking powder

1/2   tsp. cinnamon 

1/2   tsp. ginger 

1/4   cup milk

Instructions:

Cream together the margarine and sugar. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Blend in the molasses and sweet potatoes. Add the dry ingredients that have been sifted together, then the milk. Mix thoroughly. Drop from a teaspoon 2 inches apart on a well-greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until set and lightly brown.

Serving Size: 1 dozen

Cook Time: 20 minutes