Sweet Potato Holiday Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt into a bowl.

3. Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in honey, egg, and lemon zest until well blended. Fold in sweet potato. Stir in flour mixture with a large spoon until dough is just blended.

4. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Substitute lemon juice for the zest if preferred.