Yam Bonbons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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