Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
     
     
2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
     
     
3. Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Sweet Potatoes:
   • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes until fully incorporated.
     
     
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
     
     
5. Combine Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined.
   • Fold in the finely chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
     
     
6. Form Cookies:
   • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
     
     
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
     
     
8. Cool and Dust with Sugar:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
   • Once the cookies have cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Perfect for holiday celebrations, these cookies are sure to bring joy and festive cheer to your gatherings.