Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

Mbatata is the word in Chichewa for the dense, creamy variety of this starchy root vegetable. In Malawi, mbatata is typically prepared by roasting whole or simmering cubes in liquid until soft enough to crush. This recipe, a modern take on mbatata, is a soft baked cookie using sweet potato purée, lightly folded with flour, melted butter, brown sugar, dried fruit and spices.