Description
Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining creamy sweet potato filling with warm spices, all nestled in a buttery crust. These bars are perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, evoking cherished memories with every bite. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they will surely become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Boil and mash two medium-sized sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- For the crust, combine flour and melted butter until crumbly; press into the baking dish.
- Pour the sweet potato filling over the crust and smooth it out.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or swapping cinnamon for other spices like ginger. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.