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Sweet Potato Dessert Bars with Salted Caramel Swirl

These rich, spiced sweet potato bars are layered with a gooey salted caramel swirl and topped with a buttery crumble for the ultimate fall-inspired dessert. Think sweet potato pie meets blondies—soft, decadent, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Fall Flavors in Every Bite – Warm spices + sweet potato goodness
✅ Salted Caramel Swirl – Sweet, salty, and irresistible
✅ Easy to Make – No fancy techniques needed
✅ Great for Sharing – Perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Layer:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium, roasted or boiled)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder

For the Salted Caramel Swirl:

  • ½ cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt

For the Crumble Topping (Optional):

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Sweet Potato Mixture

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Mix in mashed sweet potato.
  4. Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder, stirring until just combined.

Step 2: Layer & Swirl

  1. Spread ¾ of the batter into the pan.
  2. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Drop remaining batter in dollops over the caramel, then swirl gently with a knife.

Step 3: Add Crumble (If Using)

  1. Mix flour, oats, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts.
  2. Sprinkle over the batter.

Step 4: Bake & Cool

  1. Bake 30-35 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let cool 1 hour before slicing.

Tips for the Best Bars

🔹 Extra Smooth Sweet Potato? Puree in a blender.
🔹 Gooier Caramel? Warm the sauce slightly before swirling.
🔹 Storage – Keep covered at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
  • Drizzle with extra caramel and pecans for a fancy touch.

Final Thoughts

These Sweet Potato Dessert Bars are the ultimate fall treat—spiced, sweet, and swirled with salted caramel. One bite and you’ll be hooked!

Slice, savor, and enjoy! 🍠🍯🍂

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