Yummy Yam Frosting

Submitted by Roosie

"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."

 

• Ready In: 3mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

ingredients

• 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

directions

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