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Sweet Potato Balls

2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg
1 bag mini marshmallows
1 cup gingersnap crumbs


Cut sweet potatoes into chunks and boil until tender. Add butter and spices and mash. Add egg and continue to mix; refrigerate until firm. Form into ball and place 1-2 marshmallows into each ball. Roll in gingersnap crumbs and bake on cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes at 400°F.