SPICED SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

Spiced Sweet Potato Biscuits image

A pumpkin cookie cutter can be used for sweet treats and for savory biscuits as well. These biscuits are a fun addition to any meal in fall. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine sweet potato and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-15 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter or biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.