2cupsmashed cooked sweet potatoes(about 4 large sweet potatoes)
3Tablespoonsbuttermelted
2Tablespoonsbrown sugarpacked
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpure vanilla extract
½teaspooncinnamon
¼teaspoonnutmeg
1egg
1-2Tablespoonsfavorite milk
For assembly
2Tablespoonsbuttermelted
Gingersnapsabout 24, ground to fine crumbs
8marshmallows
Garnish: powdered sugar
Instructions
Cook sweet potatoes with one of the methods in the note sections below.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In a large bowl, beat cooked, peeled sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and egg.
Add milk until sweet potatoes will form a ball and stick together.
To assemble:
Place 2 Tablespoons melted butter in wide-mouthed bowl.
Place gingersnap crumbs on a flat plate.
Divide sweet potatoes into 8 portions.
Take one portion and flatten. Place marshmallow in the center and form the sweet potatoes around it.
Dip sweet potato ball into butter then roll in crumbs.
Place on cookie sheet.
Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.
Bake for 15 minutes or until they look slightly puffy.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately. (Lift carefully with a large spoon so as not to split them open.)
Notes
HOW TO COOK SWEET POTATOES
Microwave - Pierce the 4 sweet potatoes 3-4 times with a fork or knife. Place sweet potatoes on a paper towel in the microwave and cook 9-12 minutes depending on size.
Baking - Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place potatoes that have been pierced with a fork on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
Boiling - Peel potatoes and cut into 1" cubes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt, and add potatoes. Slow boil them for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
HOW TO AIR FRY SWEET POTATO BALLS
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
Spray the basket then spray the sweet potato balls all over with vegetable spray. I love avocado oil.
Lay them in the basket making sure not to overcrowd them!
Air fry for 5-6 minutes. You will find the marshmallows will puff up but may not become as liquidy as they do in the oven. But, they're still oh so sweet and tasty!
Remove gently with a large spoon as they are very delicate. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and set carefully on serving platter.