More Cajun Thanksgiving Delights

Just wanted to share a few last minute, easy and scrumptious Thanksgiving delights with you. These heavenly biscuits and muffins go perfectly with a turkey or ham dinner and are also fabulous, anytime! Cest bon, cher! 

Nanny's Sweet Potato Biscuits

1 cup cooked sweet potatoes

5 tbs.'s butter

4 tbs.'s sugar

2 cups sifted flour

4 tsp.'s baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup milk, more or less

In large bowl, add butter to hot cooked sweet potatoes and mash. Combine the dry ingredients in medium bowl, and add to the sweet potato mixture, mixing well. Add the milk, a little at a time, until the dough holds together well.  Roll out on a floured surface into 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rounds with a 3 inch biscuit cutter. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Melt in your mouth good! 

 Cranberry-Orange Pecan Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour

3 tsp.'s baking powder

1/4 tsp.salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg, beaten

1 cup orange juice

1 tbs. orange zest

1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Sift together the flour, salt,and baking powder. In large bowl, beat oil, and sugar together, until light. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir in orange juice and zest. Add flour mixture and stir until mixed. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Fill paper liners or greased muffins pans, 2/3 full. Bake @ 350 degrees for 20  minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Out of this world!

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Merci beaucoup for stopping by and for all of your lovely comments!