Sweet Potato Balls

Recipe courtesy of maree27

4 med. size sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/4 c. milk

3 tbsp. all purpose flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1/2 c. raisins (yellow raisins, optional)

All purpose flour

1 c. coconut

1/2 c. melted butter

Combine first 8 ingredients, mix well. Dredge raisins in flour, then add to potato mixture, mixing well. Let cool. Shape into small balls; patties or log shape. Roll in coconut. Place on greased baking sheet and drizzle butter over.

Bake at 375 degrees until brown, about 20 minutes.