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Sweet Potato Bars

Let the holiday baking begin with these sweet potato bars. They have a gingersnap crust, and a fudge topping. I love the marshmallow drizzle too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 1 3/4 cups Gingersnap crumbs
  • 5 tablespoon butter melted
Filling
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes skinned and pureed
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 c evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup Smucker's Butterscotch Topping
  • 11.75 oz Smucker's Hot Fudge Topping
  • 2 T Smucker's Marshmallow Topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with tin foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add in the gingersnap crumbs and butter, Mix until the butter has coated all the crumbs.
  3. Dump the crumbs into the prepared 8x8 square pan. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan and out to all of the edges. Set aside.
Filling
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to spread out the ground spices.
  2. Add in the pureed sweet potatoes and mix on medium until incorporated.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until the eggs are thoroughly incorporated.
  4. Add in the evaporated milk and butterscotch. Mix until the milk is incorporated.
  5. Pour the filling on top of the crust. Spread the filling out evenly and to the edges.
  6. Place the sweet potato bars into the 350 degree F oven and bake for 40 - 50 minutes until the edges are set up and the center is still jiggly.
  7. Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely.
  8. Add the jar of hot fudge topping onto the cooled bars. Place in the fridge to chill overnight.
  9. Before cutting and serving, take a spoon with the marshmallow topping and drizzle it back and forth on top of the fudge topping. Cut and serve!

Notes

  • To store leftovers place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 4468IU (89%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% Daily Value*

Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 4468IU 89%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.