Yum Yum Yam Cookies

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about 5 dozen

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Ingredients

• 1 cup C&H® Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh yams (see Quick Tip), mashed and cooled
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup nuts (any kind), chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets. Beat sugar and shortening in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt in small bowl; gradually add to sugar mixture, alternating with yams. Beat until well mixed; stir in raisins and nuts.

Drop on prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes then remove from cookie sheet to cooling racks. Cool completely.

Featured By: Therese Neyrey Alberti of Chalmette, LA