Sweet Potato Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup dairy sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

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One: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a small bowl stir together the butter and the 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir in cracker crumbs and the 2 tablespoons pecans until combined. Press onto bottom of a lightly greased 8 x 8 x 2- inch backing pan. Bake in the preheated oven 10 min or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
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Two: For filling, in a medium bowl stir together egg, mashed sweet potatoes and sour cream. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, the flour and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Stir in milk. Pour sweet potato mixture evenly over pre baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 min or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts; press lightly into filling. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; chil. Cut into bars. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 2 days or store in an airtight container in the freezer up to 1 month.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, softened, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Pecan Bars 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.

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Sweet Potato Pecan Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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