Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter

Using electric mixer , beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy.

Preheat oven to 350f line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.

Using small , sharp knife , make one 1 / 2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam , leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end.

Place yams on baking sheet.

Bake yams until tender , about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Cut slits across center of each yam.

Press ends toward center to expose flesh.

Transfer yams to platter.

Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each.

Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

unsalted butter, molasses, ground cinnamon, orange peel, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, yams