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The Best Sweet Potatoes in the World

2 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes
4 T. butter
1/4 C. maple syrup
2 T. brown sugar
1/3 C. pecan halves
1 1/2 C. mini marshmallows

Place sweet potatoes and water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes, or until tender. Drain potatoes and cool slightly. Peel under cold water. Cut into large chunks, and place in 8 x 8 casserole. Preheat oven to 350.

In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in syrup and sugar over low heat for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over sweet potatoes and top with syrup mixture. Bake 25 minutes. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-7 minutes.

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Cookies Desserts Recipes with Pictures

Snickerdoodles

I got this recipe from another online recipe blog Popular Cookie Recipes.  The recipe is quite simple and the cookies are very tasty.  Just the right amount of crispy and chewy.   The recipe only makes about 24-30 cookies.  So you may want to double it if you’re looking for more.  Give it a try, it certainly won’t disappoint.

1/2 C. butter, softened
1 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C. all purpose flour

4 T. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.  Add the 1 C. sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar.  Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.  Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended.  Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer, and stir in remaining flour.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Combine the 4 T. sugar and 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.  Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place balls of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are beautifully golden.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.