Sweet Potato Pie Bars
A delightful twist on classic sweet potato pie, these bars feature a creamy filling with warm spices and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes Use about 1 pound of raw sweet potatoes.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into bars once cool.
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Notes
For added flavor, top bars with whipped cream, maple syrup, honey, or freshly grated nutmeg. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Stores well in the refrigerator or freezes for up to three months.