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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