Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)

Name: Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (, scrubbed); 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar; zest of one lemon; zest of half an orange; 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger; 1 cup shredded dried coconut; 1 1/2 cups super fine blanched almond meal; 3/4 cups finely ground cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water ((optional)); 1 large egg yolk for brushing

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

A traditional treat during the Christmas holidays and beyond, these Portuguese cookies are packed with sweet potatoes, dried coconut, ginger, orange and more!

Updated at: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:08:11 GMT