Sweet Potato Pie Bars for Easy, Cozy Fall Baking
These sweet potato pie bars are packed with fall flavor, creamy sweet potato filling, and warm spices on a buttery crust. Perfect for beginner bakers, they’re an easy, cozy treat that’s great for holidays or anytime comfort is calling.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 large potatoes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture into the dish and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- While crust bakes, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices. Mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over baked crust and smooth out evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate 2+ hours.
- Slice into squares and enjoy your sweet potato pie bars!
Notes
For a crunch, top the bars with a pecan crumble before baking. You can also swap evaporated milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free twist on sweet potato pie bars.
Nutrition
Per bar (1 of 12): 210 calories, 9g fat, 30g carbs, 3g protein, 15g sugar
Nutrition
Per bar (1 of 12): 210 calories, 9g fat, 30g carbs, 3g protein, 15g sugar