Sweet Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 18 large marshmallows
• 4 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Peel sweet potatoes, and mash.
2. Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients; stir sugar mixture and egg into mashed sweet potatoes. Shape mixture around marshmallows, and roll in crushed cereal; place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze 2 hours.
3. Pour oil into a large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch; heat to 350°.
4. Fry croquettes until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately.