NUTTY SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

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Back in the 1920's and '30's Mom always had something good for us to eat when we got home from school. Her wood range had an apron right by the firebox, and Mom often left a plate of these warm wonderful biscuits waiting for us. What a treat! -Mrs. India Thacker, Clifford, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped nuts
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts. In another bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, butter and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead slightly. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.