Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Squares
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of these Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Squares, a delightful twist on classic dessert bars that’s both unique and incredibly comforting. Mashed sweet potato brings natural sweetness and a moist, tender texture to these squares, while semi-sweet chocolate chips and a touch of cinnamon elevate every bite with rich, decadent flavor. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this simple recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Optional chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch for nut lovers. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast treat, these squares are baked to perfection in under 30 minutes and yield 12 blissfully soft and chewy pieces. Whether served fresh from the oven or saved as leftovers, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing treat that’s both unique and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweet potato (mashed)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sweet potato mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the squares to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 12 equal squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.9 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.4 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.5 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1230 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
