This recipe was one from my making busy in the kitchen- and had a dream about making pumpkin bars-so taking stock of what was in my pantry before going to the store- I hate shopping- and I actually did not go instead - I used what was in the pantry didn't have pumpkin but had canned sweet potatoes and made these...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Drain sweet potatoes and mash well or puree in blender. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350^. Grease or spray well a jelly roll pan (15x10x2-inches) or two 8-inch square pans. (One can be frozen) Or one 9x13-inch pan.
- 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add the eggs and mix as you add the salt and spices. Slowly add in flour. Mix just until batter is smooth.
- 3. Fold potato puree into the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan or pans and bake 25-30 minutes; or until tested done with a cake tester inserted in center of bars comes out clean. Remove from oven.
- 4. Turn oven to highest broiler setting. Sprinkle marshmallows on top of bars and place pan or pans on lowest rack so there is plenty of space between heat and marshmallows. Leave oven door ajar and rotate pan after they begin to brown. Marshmallows are done when they are dark golden brown on top. Remove pan or pans to cool on a wire rack. Place pan in freezer for 5-8 minutes for easier cutting. --- Note: These freeze well if marshmallows are left off the ones you want to freeze. After freezing -thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes then put the marshmallows on and place under the broiler as above.
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masud korim
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Retsepile Bingo
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The sweet potato flavor is subtle and the marshmallows are gooey and sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.
Shipon Nazmul
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Johnson Cranson
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the sweet potatoes and marshmallows complement each other.
Dasia Langs
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jusu Quee
[email protected]These bars are amazing! The sweet potato flavor is perfect and the marshmallows are gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Chukwu Augustine
[email protected]I love these bars! They're so moist and flavorful. I always make them for my family and friends when they come over.
Crazy Santosh
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The sweet potato flavor is subtle and the marshmallows are gooey and sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.
Monowara Khatun
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ACE Haque
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the sweet potatoes and marshmallows complement each other.
Zara Rothwell
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ana Kulanikoro
[email protected]These bars are amazing! The sweet potato flavor is perfect and the marshmallows are gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jibon Mohonta
[email protected]I love these bars! They're so moist and flavorful. I always make them for my family and friends when they come over.
Sabina Tyekupe
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The sweet potatoes gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jennifer Skoglund
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of sweet potatoes and marshmallows. I'll definitely be making them again.
Imran Rind
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success! The kids loved the gooey marshmallows and the adults loved the nutty flavor of the oats. I'll definitely be making them again.
PK PAPLU
[email protected]These sweet potato dream bars were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of sweet potatoes, oats, and coconut. I'll definitely be making them again soon.