Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 07:55 PM

Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I’m feeling a little burnt-out this evening, so I’ve decided to take the night off from blogging. All I really want to do is put on my PJs, watch a movie, and cuddle with my husband and puppy on the couch. I need to a night to recharge, ya know?

I did, however, muster up the energy to do some baking earlier tonight. ;-)

Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Makes 16 cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350*F.
  • Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend well.
  • Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Use a tablespoon to portion cookie onto baking sheet. Flatten cookies with back of spoon.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Cool on wire rack.
  • Eat and enjoy!

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These cookies sort of taste like your regular oatmeal raisin cookies, but sooooo much better! :mrgreen:

I’ve already eaten 4 of these babies! They’re FANTASTIC! Firm on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside with a subtle sweet potato flavor and bites of coconut and raisins throughout. I love ‘em! Plus, it’s fun to sneak veggies into my desserts! I might just need to eat a 5th one! ;-)

Enjoy the night! I’m unplugging.

Posted by: Tina 48 comments

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48 Comments on “Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”

  1. #1 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    enjoy your evening! you deserve it love! :)

  2. #2 candice Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    Sweet potato + cookies!!! Two of my favorite foods combined?! Oh my. I’m bookmarking this. Thank you!

  3. #3 Ameena Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Those look delicious!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  4. #4 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    That sounds like a great recipe! I’ve been meaning to pick up sweet potatoes, I just might have to pick up some extra for this

  5. #5 Jamie (Live and Eat Abundantly) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Mmm! That sounds great! The coconut and sweet potato seem like they would be a great combination. I just made some pumpkin cookies earlier this week, I love getting more veggies into the day while satisfying my sweet tooth!

  6. #6 skinnyrunner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    they look delish! ive been loving sweet potato fries lately. yum. have a good night unplugged!

  7. #7 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    A break is definitely deserved! :) Those cookies look fantastic — be sure to share with the hubby! ;)

  8. #8 Laura L.Ac Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Did you cook the sweet potatoes before you mash them?
    Thanks for the recipe. I think I’ll bring these to Thanksgiving!!

  9. #9 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    @Laura L.Ac: Yes.

  10. #10 Marisa (Trim The Fat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    They sound delicious!! Have a good night, Tina!

    BTW, did you see The Limited’s ad/window display? It’s Murphy!!!

  11. #11 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    @Marisa (Trim The Fat): OMG!!!!!!!!! I love pugs! http://www.thelimited.com/

  12. #12 Sassy Molassy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    YUMMMM these look delicious!

  13. #13 rebecca lustig Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Omg, YUM!

    Must try :)

  14. #14 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Enjoy your evening. :) Delish cookies!

  15. #15 Kara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Dessert veggies!! Awesome :)

  16. #16 Lauren @ eater not a runner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Those look so good! Enjoy your unplugged night :-)

  17. #17 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    Enjoy your relaxing evening!

  18. #18 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    look delish!
    jenna

  19. #19 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Oh my, you’re bringing my love of sweet potatoes to a whole new level with adding them to cookies! Great idea.

  20. #20 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Holy yum YES!

  21. #21 MichellePC Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds delicious! I am getting a little sick of pumpkin, so I’m excited to try a new sweet potato recipe!

  22. #22 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    i’m burnt out too – i wish i had your plate of cookies!

  23. #23 Shannon (The Daily Balance) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    what a great idea to incorporate sweet potatoes!!! LOVE IT! I’ll be trying this soon!

  24. #24 Kara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh. Those sound DIVINE! I will definitely try these after vegan day tomorrow! :)

  25. #25 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Oh great idea to add in sweet potatoes!! I love that natural sweetness:)

  26. #26 Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    I died at the sight of this title in my Reader! I CANNOT wait to make these; oatmeal raisin=fave cookie, SP=fave food!

  27. #27 Whitney Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    those look so good and kinda similar to your goey oatmeal raisin cookies which I could not stop eating

  28. #28 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Yum!

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  29. #29 Tasha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Now this is a combination I can subscribe to.

  30. #30 Lesley Living Life Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Mmm, the addition of sweet potato HAS to taste great.

  31. #31 amanda Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Interesting veggie/dessert combo for cookies. Sounds and looks yummy!

  32. #32 Naomi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    yum! cant wait to make these, thanks tina!!! :)

    have a relaxing evening!

  33. #33 Shannon Reply to this comment
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Those cookies sound awesome :) Enjoy your night, i’m off to find my book!!

  34. #34 Bridget Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am

    How interesting…plus you get a veggie for dessert ;)
    Enjoy your unplugged night!

  35. #35 Laura Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:12 am

    http://weheartit.com/entry/920298

  36. #36 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:01 am

    Those look so good! :)

  37. #37 molly Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:32 am

    oooh yum!! plus they are VEGAN and SOY-FREE which excites me greatly :)

  38. #38 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 5:38 am

    Wow! I’ve been trying to think of things I can eat during the last four days of vegan week, and then I saw this on your blog. Perfect timing!! those look great!!

  39. #39 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Enjoy your mini blog vacation. I think part of keeping a healthy balance in (modern) life, is by completely disconnecting from technology for little chunks of time.

    Those cookies look divine, Some of my favorite ingredients combines in cookie dough…that could be dangerous.

  40. #40 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am

    I always love your baked goods! So healthy and delicious.

  41. #41 Nicci@NiftyEats Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I have all these ingredients in my kitchen, I think I know what I’m baking this weekend. great recipe Tina!

  42. #42 Kati Reply to this comment
    on Nov 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I think I have everything to make these! Yum!!

  43. #43 molly Reply to this comment
    on Nov 21st, 2009 at 8:35 am

    okay, i had to make them and they came out GREAT! here’s my writeup: http://theparticularkitchen.com/2009/11/20/veggie-cookies/

  44. #44 Virginia Reply to this comment
    on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    I made these over the weekend and they were amazing!! The best part was that I didn’t feel guilty about eating the whole batch. How else was I supposed to get mt beta-carotene?? I’ll blog about them tonight…and give you the credit. Keep ‘em coming!

  45. #45 Hayli @ Superior Nut Reply to this comment
    on Feb 11th, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Wow, that’s funny! I just finished reading another sweet potato recipe for soup with sausage – anyone ever tried that one? I could make these for dessert and make it a sweet potato evening!

  46. #46 Tyler Reply to this comment
    on Feb 11th, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    yummmm!!!! i want to make those :)

  47. #47 becky Reply to this comment
    on Mar 3rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    I made these cookies twice and the first time I didn’t have any raisins so I made them with dried cranberries and they came out awesome!! Great recipe!!

  48. #48 Tara Reply to this comment
    on Mar 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    These cookies are unreal. I cannot believe how good they are.

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