Choco Coco Sweet Potato Cookies

Perfect with a cup of herbal tea when friends pop over for a chat.

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato mashed (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips ( or carob chips)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 eggs, beaten

Method

1. Steam the sweet potato for 20 minutes or until soft.
2. Combine the cinnamon, vanilla, egg, coconut and dark chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
3. Mash the sweet potato in a separate bowl.
4. Add the melted coconut oil, to the sweet potato. to give the mixture a creamy consistency.
5. Preheat the oven to 190degC.
6. Combine the sweet potato to the remaining ingredients and stir until everything is fully combined.

1. On a large lined baking sheet spoon out the mixture, in heaped teaspoon sizes.
2. You can flatten them out or leave as is.
3. As thèse don't really spread out you can pack them close together.
4. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes , until firm and slightly browned at the bottom.
5. Remove from oven and let cool before eating.

And above all enjoy :-)