Description
Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of sweet potatoes with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These bars feature a buttery crust that crumbles beautifully, making them perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving feasts to casual weeknight desserts. Easy to make and stunning in appearance, they’ll quickly become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then mash until smooth.
- For the crust, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and golden around the edges. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg