Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
2 large eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, then press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 3: Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until completely smooth.
Step 5: Pour the sweet potato filling over the pre-baked crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
Step 7: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
Notes
For the best flavor, roast your sweet potatoes in their skins at 400°F until tender before peeling and mashing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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