YAM BONBONS

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This recipe was taken from a local newspaper & tweaked slightly! Although they take a bit of time to make, they are tasty little bites! Preparation time does not include time needed for yams to cool in refrigerator.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 16 bonbons, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs yams, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 3 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced
3 cups corn flakes, crushed
16 large marshmallows
16 pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a steamer, cook yams., covered, until tender, about 12-16 minutes, then transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat yams until light & fluffy.
  • Add butter, brown sugar, salt & zest, beating until well blended.
  • Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil & coat it lightly with cooking spray.
  • Place corn flakes in shallow pan.
  • Divide yams into 16 portions & shape each portion around a marshmallow.
  • Coat each round evenly with corn flakes [Rinse hands often to keep from sticking.].
  • Place finished yam bonbons on prepared baking sheet & top with a pecan half, pressing down slightly.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
  • Cool 5 minutes before transferring to serving platter.

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