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
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!
These cookies sort of taste like your regular oatmeal raisin cookies, but sooooo much better! 
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.
Lizzy — November 18, 2009 @ 7:56 pm
enjoy your evening! you deserve it love!
candice — November 18, 2009 @ 7:56 pm
Sweet potato + cookies!!! Two of my favorite foods combined?! Oh my. I’m bookmarking this. Thank you!
Ameena — November 18, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Those look delicious!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Food Makes Fun Fuel — November 18, 2009 @ 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
Jamie (Live and Eat Abundantly) — November 18, 2009 @ 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!
skinnyrunner — November 18, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
they look delish! ive been loving sweet potato fries lately. yum. have a good night unplugged!
Erin — November 18, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
A break is definitely deserved!
Those cookies look fantastic — be sure to share with the hubby! 
Laura L.Ac — November 18, 2009 @ 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!!
Tina — November 18, 2009 @ 8:21 pm
@Laura L.Ac: Yes.
Marisa (Trim The Fat) — November 18, 2009 @ 8:23 pm
They sound delicious!! Have a good night, Tina!
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Tina — November 18, 2009 @ 8:25 pm
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Sassy Molassy — November 18, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
YUMMMM these look delicious!
rebecca lustig — November 18, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
Omg, YUM!
Must try
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — November 18, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
Enjoy your evening.
Delish cookies!
Kara — November 18, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
Dessert veggies!! Awesome
Lauren @ eater not a runner — November 18, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
Those look so good! Enjoy your unplugged night
Estela @ Weekly Bite — November 18, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
Enjoy your relaxing evening!
Jenna — November 18, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
look delish!
jenna
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — November 18, 2009 @ 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.
VeggieGirl — November 18, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Holy yum YES!
MichellePC — November 18, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
Sounds delicious! I am getting a little sick of pumpkin, so I’m excited to try a new sweet potato recipe!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — November 18, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
i’m burnt out too – i wish i had your plate of cookies!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — November 18, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
what a great idea to incorporate sweet potatoes!!! LOVE IT! I’ll be trying this soon!
Kara — November 18, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
Oh. My. Gosh. Those sound DIVINE! I will definitely try these after vegan day tomorrow!
Light Delight with TouTou — November 18, 2009 @ 9:40 pm
Oh great idea to add in sweet potatoes!! I love that natural sweetness:)
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — November 18, 2009 @ 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!
Whitney — November 18, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
those look so good and kinda similar to your goey oatmeal raisin cookies which I could not stop eating
Sarah — November 18, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
Yum!
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Tasha — November 18, 2009 @ 10:27 pm
Now this is a combination I can subscribe to.
Lesley Living Life — November 18, 2009 @ 10:33 pm
Mmm, the addition of sweet potato HAS to taste great.
amanda — November 18, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
Interesting veggie/dessert combo for cookies. Sounds and looks yummy!
Naomi — November 18, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
yum! cant wait to make these, thanks tina!!!
have a relaxing evening!
Shannon — November 18, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
Those cookies sound awesome
Enjoy your night, i’m off to find my book!!
Bridget — November 19, 2009 @ 12:05 am
How interesting…plus you get a veggie for dessert
Enjoy your unplugged night!
Laura — November 19, 2009 @ 12:12 am
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Diana — November 19, 2009 @ 4:01 am
Those look so good!
molly — November 19, 2009 @ 4:32 am
oooh yum!! plus they are VEGAN and SOY-FREE which excites me greatly
Nicole — November 19, 2009 @ 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!!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) — November 19, 2009 @ 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.
Tina — November 19, 2009 @ 10:10 am
I always love your baked goods! So healthy and delicious.
Nicci@NiftyEats — November 19, 2009 @ 11:17 am
I have all these ingredients in my kitchen, I think I know what I’m baking this weekend. great recipe Tina!
Kati — November 19, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
I think I have everything to make these! Yum!!
molly — November 21, 2009 @ 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/
Virginia — November 23, 2009 @ 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!
Hayli @ Superior Nut — February 11, 2010 @ 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!
Tyler — February 11, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
yummmm!!!! i want to make those
becky — March 3, 2010 @ 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!!
Tara — March 3, 2010 @ 10:14 pm
These cookies are unreal. I cannot believe how good they are.