Sweet Potato, Date And Nut Squares Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato, Date And Nut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, canned, drained, well-mashed; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 lb dried dates, pitted, cut into quarters (I use Medjool dates.); 1 1/2 cups almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, canned, drained, well-mashed
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lb dried dates, pitted, cut into quarters (I use Medjool dates.)
1 1/2 cups almonds, chopped

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & spray a 9""x13"" baking pan with nonstick vegetable spray.", "Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl & set aside.", "In another bowl & using an electric mixer, cream together the butter & sugar before adding the eggs & vanilla, mixing to combine.", "Add this egg mixture & the 1/4 cup of milk to the mashed sweet potatoes & beat well to combine.", "In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg & cinnamon.", "Place the dates & nuts in another bowl, tossing them with 1/4 cup of the flour mixture.", "Add the remaining flour mixture to the sweet potato mixture & blend, then fold in the dates & nuts.", "Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish & bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.", "Cool on a wire rack before cutting into 24 small squares."]

1574

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, canned, drained, well-mashed, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups brown sugar, packed, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato, Date And Nut Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato, Date And Nut Squares

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