Dessert for 4

Sweet Potato Coconut Balls

Name: Sweet Potato Coconut Balls
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 1/2 large sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3 tbsp orange juice; 2 tsp orange zest; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup corn flakes; 1/8 cup sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 9 large marshmallows

$8.48for 434 minServes 4

Sweet potato balls filled with marshmallows are coated in coconut and cinnamon cornflakes, then baked until golden.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 2.8 lb$1.29/lb typical	2.8 lb	$3.63Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Oranges, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Cereal and granola, 1.5 oz$0.20/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Marshmallows and candy, 11 oz$0.25/oz typical	11 oz	$2.81Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.48

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

34 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.12 per serving$8.48 for 4

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Ingredients

4 1/2 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup corn flakes
1/8 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
9 large marshmallows

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with cooking oil.
Cook the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe dish for 10 minutes, turning halfway, until soft.
Scoop out the sweet potatoes and mash them with the brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and nutmeg.
Crush the cornflakes and mix them with the coconut, sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
Shape the sweet potato mixture around the marshmallows, then roll each ball in the coating.
Bake the balls for 12 minutes, until the coating is crisp.