For the filling, cook the sweet potatoes with the cinnamon stick.

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, mash them and add sugar and coconut to taste.

For the dough, combine the flour, shortening, and water (be careful not to add too much water so the dough doesn't get too soft).

Knead until the dough is smooth and easy to handle.

Once the dough is ready, divide it into small portions, then roll each one out into a circle like a tortilla.

Place some of the sweet potato filling onto each dough circle.

Seal the edges with a fork, and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes (baking time may vary depending on your oven).

After baking, remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon, if desired.