Sweet Potato Bars
Creamy, warmly spiced, and perfectly portable, these Sweet Potato Bars are the kind of dessert that feels like a hug on a plate.
Servings: 9 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes Cooked and cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 1/2 cup Butter Softened to room temperature
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray, lining with parchment if you like for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and softened butter. Beat until smooth and evenly combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.