Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Easy Sweet Potato Pie Bars. Featuring a buttery crust and creamy sweet potato filling, these bars are infused with warm spices that evoke nostalgic flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekends, each bite delivers a delightful burst of sweetness that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (approximately 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft; mash until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg