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BrightFocus Sweet Potato Animal Crackers1/2 C mashed sweet potato1/4 C brown sugar3 Tbsp canola oil1 1/2 C flour1/2 C wheat germ1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2-3 Tbsp milk (fortified)1. In a medium sized bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, oil, and brown sugar.2. Gradually mix in the remaining dry ingredients (flour, wheat germ, cinnamon, and salt) into the mashed sweet potato mixture.3. Mix until the dough resembles course meal like biscuit dough.4. Add milk in a tablespoon at at time until the dough just comes together-be careful not to add too much milk! 5. Divide dough in half and form each section into a ball. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 6. When finished chilling, roll out the dough paper thin (1/8" or less) and cut out into desired shapes, working with one section of the dough at a time. 7. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheets and bake at 375° for 15-20 mins or until crackers are browned at the edges and crispy.Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Yields: 5-6 dozen 1" cookiesEnjoy :)