Yam Bonbons

• 3 lbs yams, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 3 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced
• 3 cups corn flakes, crushed
• 16 large marshmallows
• 16 pecan halves, toasted

1. In a steamer, cook yams., covered, until tender, about 12-16 minutes, then transfer to large mixing bowl.
2. Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat yams until light & fluffy.
3. Add butter, brown sugar, salt & zest, beating until well blended.
4. Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with foil & coat it lightly with cooking spray.
6. Place corn flakes in shallow pan.
7. Divide yams into 16 portions & shape each portion around a marshmallow.
8. Coat each round evenly with corn flakes Rinse hands often to keep from sticking..
9. Place finished yam bonbons on prepared baking sheet & top with a pecan half, pressing down slightly.
10. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
11. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to serving platter.

yams, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, salt, orange zest, corn flakes, marshmallows, pecan

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yam-bonbons-335923 (may not work)