The Mommydom Chronicles

Last weekend I was at my church convention in Pierre SD. One thing I need to note is a regionalism. If you lived outside SD, you might think that our state capitol would be pronounced pee-air, as in the francophone version of Peter. Alas, it is not pronounced that way. Instead, it is pronounced peer. This fact drives my son batty.
Back to the topic at hand: church convention. There was a presentation to the family of Margaret Hawk from the President of the House of Deputies for her devoted service to church & community. The best way to describe her is as a mother Theresa to the native American population. There were amazing quilts on display. My family came & we had a lovely time. Church ladies from all over the state brought very yummy cookies for us to munch on.
One such cookie was a sweet potato chocolate chip cookie that I couldn't stop eating.

I googled it because I had to try this cookie at home. This is the recipe I chose from http://www.fakefoodfree.com/2010/10/sweet-potato-chocolate-chip-cookies.html?m=1

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup demerara sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sweet potato, pureed
½ cup oat flour
¾ cup white whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Mix in the sweet potato.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flours, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl. Scrap the sides and mix until everything is combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Place cookies by the teaspoon or tablespoon full onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly browned. Remove from the oven, allow to rest 1 minute and then transfer to a cooling rack. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.