Mbatata Biscuits (Sweet Potato Cookies), via Wikimedia Commons
Dessert
Mbatata Biscuits (Sweet Potato Cookies)

Mbatata Biscuits (Sweet Potato Cookies)

Malawi

35Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

Soft, lightly spiced Malawian sweet potato cookies, a homely teatime treat that makes good use of the country's abundant mbatata (sweet potato).

Equipment
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking tray
  • Rolling pin
  • Cutter
  • Masher
Ingredients
Sweet potato, cooked and mashed1 cup
Plain flour2 cups
Sugar0.33 cup
Butter0.25 cup
Milk0.25 cup
Baking powder2 tsp
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
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