Mashed Potato Cookies
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Yes, Mashed Potato Cookies are a real thing! Adding mashed potatoes to the batter makes the cookies soft and moist, without adding potato flavor. I wasn’t sure at first, but they really are quite delicious. This recipe has plenty of spices to make these cookies very flavorful, too!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Raisins
- Nuts
- Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Butter
- Mashed Potatoes
- Egg
Equipment You May Need
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Adjustable Measuring Cup
- Flour Sifter
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixer
- Cookie Scoop
- Cookie Sheet
- Pastry Brush
Helpful Tips
- A whisk can be used in place of a flour sifter
- An Adjustable Measuring Cup makes measuring corn syrup much easier
- A cookie scoop makes it easier to measure and scoop cookie dough evenly
Variations and Substitutes
- Substitute raisins with craisins (dried cranberries)
- Omit raisins and/or nuts
- Use allspice in place of cinnamon
- Vary the type of nuts used. I used walnuts, but pecans would also be delicious.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Toffee Cookies
- Corn Flake Cookies
- Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
- Quick Pudding Cookies
- Easy Cake Mix Cookies
- Cherry Cookies – from Tray Bakes and More
Final Thoughts
I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious these cookies tasted. It was hard to get some people to try them because they knew mashed potatoes were in them. Most people were willing to try them, though. Next time, I am not going to tell my friends and co-workers that these cookies contain mashed potatoes until after they take a bite and say how good they are. Then, I will surprise them by telling them that they contain mashed potatoes. It would be fun to see their reactions. What do you think? Do Mashed Potato Cookies sound like something you would be willing to try?
Mashed Potato Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Flour sifted
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Raisins
- ¼ Cup Nuts coarsely chopped
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¾ Cup Corn Syrup
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1¼ Cup Mashed Potatoes hot
- 1 Egg
- Sugar extra to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, spices, and salt together.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Cream together sugar, corn syrup, and butter.
- Beat into mashed potatoes.
- Combine all ingredients and stir.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto cookie sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 375° for 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
- A whisk can be used in place of a flour sifter
- An Adjustable Measuring Cup makes measuring corn syrup much easier
- A cookie scoop makes it easier to measure and scoop cookie dough evenly
Adapted from “The American-International Encyclopedic Cookbook” by Anne London, Copyright 1972
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13 Comments
Gina
These were so intriguing I had to give them a try and was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. Love the texture!
Heidi Bruaw
I’m glad you liked them!
Lisa
My family loved these potato cookies. We served them with chicken gravy. SO delicious.
Heidi Bruaw
Yum!
Liz
Ok I have to admit I Was skeptical at first! But these were so good! My toddler liked them too.
Heidi Bruaw
It’s always great when the kids enjoy them too!
Sarita
I’ve never even heard of mashed potato cookies but these were AMAZING! Pinning to my homestead recipes board.
Heidi Bruaw
Definitely a classic that has been forgotten!
Kris
These were so fun and unique and they tasted amazing. The whole family loved them!
Heidi Bruaw
I’m happy that everyone enjoyed them!
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