Ingredients
1 cup sweet potato puree
1.5 cups dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sweet potato puree until well combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until no flour streaks remain.
Step 6: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 8: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
For the best flavor, use roasted sweet potatoes rather than canned puree. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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