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 th�se 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 :-)