YUMMY YAM FROSTING

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This naturally sweet, beautiful golden-orange frosting is used to top cookies, cupcakes, quick breads, graham crackers, or gingerbread people. This recipe makes enough to frost 2 dozen cookies or a one-layer cake.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Dessert

Time 3m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mashed baked yam
2 ounces softened cream cheese (1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Place yams, cream cheese, butter, syrup, and juice in a bowl and cream together.
  • Puree this mixture in a blender, food processor or with a hand mixer to a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 3.2

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