Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, enjoy the Malawian Sweet Potato Cookies as a delightful snack or dessert.