Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Cookie Bars

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Moist cookie bars infused with sweet potato and warm spices deliver a unique twist on classic spiced treats. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 12 American cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Step 5: Mix in 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup raisins evenly.
  8. Step 8: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Step 10: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using parchment overhang and slicing into bars.

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