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Preheat the oven and line your baking sheets with parchment.
02 -
Cream together the butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato until well blended.
03 -
Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
04 -
Portion the dough onto baking sheets and bake until set. Let the cookies cool completely.
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Whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water until frothy, then beat until fluffy.
06 -
Pipe meringue on cooled cookies and lightly toast with a torch if desired.
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Finish with a drizzle of caramel and sprinkle of pecans if desired.