Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet potatoes , 29 ounce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 packages gingersnap cookies , 16 ounce
- 1 package miniature marshmallows , 16 ounce
Instructions
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Mix sweet potatoes, butter, and lemon juice together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Break gingersnap cookies into mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes.
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Spread desired quantity of marshmallows over sweet potato mixture. Remove from heat and cover with a lid until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
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