Southern Yam Dessert Squares Recipe

Name: Southern Yam Dessert Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 16 -18 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained and mashed; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 -18 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3
In large bowl of mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
4
Add the dry ingredients mixing until crumbly.
5
Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture and press the remainder firmly on the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
6
Bake 10 minutes.
7
While crust is baking, combine remaining ingredients (except nuts) in a large bowl and mix well.
8
Pour over the prepared crust.
9
Combine the nuts with the reserved crumb mixture and sprinkle evenly over top.
10
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
11
This can be served either warm or cold.
12
It is delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Southern Yam Dessert Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Southern Yam Dessert Squares

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