Decadent Brown Butter Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Brown Butter Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

90 mins
medium
20 servings

Enjoy these irresistible, spiced cookies bursting with sweet potato flavor and rich brown butter. Perfect for any occasion, especially the holidays.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 sticksUnsalted Butter(High quality butter for best flavor)
  • 1.00 Sweet Potato(Large, peeled and mashed)
  • 2.00 cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Spooned and leveled)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBaking Soda
  • 0.50 teaspoonBaking Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonCornstarch
  • 0.50 teaspoonKosher Salt
  • 2.00 teaspoonsGround Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoonGround Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoonGround Cloves
  • 0.50 cupGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 cupBrown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 Large Egg(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsVanilla Extract
  • 1.00 cupSemi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 0.50 cupDark Chocolate(Chopped)
  • Flaky Sea Salt(For topping)

Instructions

1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Microwave sweet potato until soft, peel and mash.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, spices).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Combine browned butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Stir in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, top with dark chocolate pieces.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are set.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

11

Let cool for 10 minutes before sprinkling with flaky sea salt.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes