Ingredients
For the crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
For the filling:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
For the topping (optional but amazing!):
Whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
Chopped pecans
(Tip: Full ingredient measurements can be found in the recipe card below.)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
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Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until evenly mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
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Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth.
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Pour the sweet potato mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
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Bake the bars: Return to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool the bars in the dish at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the filling.
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Add the topping: Once chilled, top the bars with whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, or chopped pecans.
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Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Variations: Add chopped nuts to the crust for extra texture. Use coconut milk and flax eggs for a vegan version. For a spicier filling, increase the cinnamon and nutmeg or add ginger.
Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze bars by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and storing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fall Treat, Holiday Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
