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‘Tis the Season…

for sweet potatoes.

Right?

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Actually, it’s always the season for sweet potatoes…but it seems more people like to enjoy them around this time of year.  I am a huge lover of sweet potatoes, in mostly any form.  I tend to eat them pretty often…whether roasted as wedges or rounds, grilled in a salad, tucked inside a burrito or even in latkes. Yea, I like my sweet potatoes.

Now, I will say, these biscotti were a first for me as far as ways to enjoy sweet potatoes.  The nice people at the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission recently sent me a batch of Sweet Potato Biscotti and I will tell you, two dozen of these cookies lasted just a little over 2 days in this house.  I got the package just as I was leaving to pick up the kids from school so I opened it in the car to try them out.  The kids (my two and their friend) ate half a dozen just on the way home.  More for dessert that night and snack again the next day.  Daddy, a neighbor, and I even got to try some.

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These cookies are just sweet enough thanks to the natural sweetness of the spuds.  What I love is that the recipe for Sweet Potato Biscotti only calls for 2/3 cup of sugar for 4 dozen biscotti!  Crazy huh?  That’s a treat I don’t feel terrible about giving my kids (or myself).  Now if you are looking for something ooey-gooey sweet then this is probably not your cookie.  These are light and perfect with a cup of tea…and they won’t kill your “diet”.

Not only do sweet potatoes taste good, they are super good for you.  They are diabetic friendly due to their low glycemic index (really, good for everyone) and are full of fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium….all good stuff!  Try these out next time you are in the mood to bake.  Thank you to NCSPC for sending them my way!  We enjoyed them and I will definitely be sharing them again soon with my fam.

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Sweet Potato Biscotti

Recipe from NC Sweet Potato Commission

(printable recipe)

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups unpeeled coarsely grated North Carolina sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease large baking sheet. In medium bowl, beat together sugar and butter; add eggs; beat well. Add flour, baking powder, orange zest and salt; beat on low speed until combined. Fold in sweet potato, walnuts and coconut. Divide dough into two equal pieces; with oiled hands, shape each piece into a log about 2 inches by 11 inches; place on baking sheet. Bake until firm and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack; cool 15 minutes. Trim thin slice from ends of logs; cut logs into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place slices on 2 ungreased baking sheets with cut side down. Bake 12 minutes; turn and bake until crisp and golden, 10-12 minutes longer. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container.

Yield: about 4 dozen biscotti

Per 2 biscotti: 116 calories, 1 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 5 g total fat

Disclaimer:  Although I was treated to these delicious cookies by the NC Sweet Potato Commission, all thoughts and opinions about them are my own.  Thank you.

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28 comments on “‘Tis the Season…”

  1. What a fantastic way to use sweet potatoes! I can imagine dipping these into a thick, steamy bowl of soup.

  2. wow I adore this great job

  3. I would love a couple sweet potato biscotti for breakfast tomorrow. Wonderful recipe. Love your blog and hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving:)

  4. These look really good Aggie! What a unique way to use sweet potatoes. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  5. I’ve had sweet potato biscuits before, but never sweet potato biscotti! What a creative recipe!

  6. I love biscotti! Those look yummy! I bookmarked the recipe for a rainy day! Thanks!

  7. wow- those look so tasty! I love biscotti. I just made a batch of pumpkin but have never tried sweet potato. Definitely the season. Happy (almost) Thanksgiving!!

  8. I adore everything sweet potato too! These biscotti sound delicious. xo

  9. These look so tasty! I love baking with Sweet Potatoes, and never thought about biscotti – what a great idea!

  10. My mom LOVES sweet potatoes and biscotti… I never would’ve thought to combine them. This will make a PERFECT Christmas gift for her. Thanks!

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  12. Um..I LOVE this idea. I’m sure it ships well for gifts as well!!!

  13. North Carolina sweet potato is yam….I do believe.

  14. Looks so good Aggie! Bring on a big bowl of soup with those delicious biscotti!

  15. Wow I will love these cant wait to try them so different! love them~

  16. These look so good Aggie! I love sweet potato everything too!

  17. You deserve a round of applause for that post etc . specifically, your blog typically. Very good quality material.

  18. These sound incredible, what a creative use of sweet potato! Love the addition of walnuts and coconut too. In addition to the sugar being a pretty small quantity, I can’t believe it only requires a 1/4 cup of butter!

  19. Crunchy, sweet and delicous..everything they should be.

  20. Yum yum!
    Those sound delicious and your pictures make them even yummier!

  21. This sounds like a very delicious & creative recipe. I love adding a little veggie to baked goods (I don’t feel so bad eating it). Thanks for sharing!

  22. what a delicious blog! here is so many uncanny inspirations!

    have a nice time,
    Paula

  23. well lookie here. ms thing these are fabulous. i knew i’d find something sweet potato here.
    how are you feeling btw? didn’t see you on twitter. did you get good meds? LOLOL!

  24. We’ve just discovered the joys of organic farming in our own garden, I have to say potato soup is our favourite of the month. I found a website dedicated to just potato soup recipes, can you believe it?!. There’s a website for anything nowadays it appears!

  25. This is such a great idea – love sweet potatoes and biscotti but never thought to combine them into one!

  26. I like your posts and I actually love it! Im looking ahead to seeing more post in your site. Keep it up and Thanks for the information.