frosted spicy sweet potato bars

Name: Frosted Spicy Sweet Potato Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) butter or margarine; 1 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 3 large eggs; 1 can(s) sweet potatoes, drained & mashed (15 oz); 2 tablespoon(s) molasses; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spices; 1 cup(s) raisins; 1 1/2 cup(s) pecans, chopped; 1 can(s) readymade cream cheese frosting (16 oz); - no-stick cooking spray

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Brenda Watts

Gaffney, SC

Updated on Oct 27, 2025

For as long as I can remember, during the holidays my family has always gotten together to share in our holiday cookies. One of our favorite ones is these yummy Spicy Sweet Potato Bars.

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A platter of Frosted Spicy Sweet Potato Bars.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

One bite of these sweet potato bars and you'll think they were pumpkin - the flavors are very similar. Raisins and pecans add texture to the bars. Cream cheese frosting on top is slightly tangy and sweet. A nice complement to the bars that are filled with fall flavors. Easy to make, these will be a great addition to a holiday dessert tray.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 48 cookie bars

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
1 can sweet potatoes, drained & mashed (15 oz)
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spices
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 can readymade cream cheese frosting (16 oz)
- no-stick cooking spray

How To Make frosted spicy sweet potato bars

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom and sides of a jelly roll baking pan, 15 1/2 X 10 1/2 X 1-inch, with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, sugar, eggs, sweet potatoes, molasses, and vanilla extract for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.
Step 3

Gradually add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Step 4

Once all dry ingredients are added, beat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes longer or until blended.
Step 5

Stir in raisins and 1 cup chopped pecans.
Step 6

Spoon and evenly spread the mixture onto prepared greased jelly roll baking pan.
Step 7

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
Step 8

Frost top evenly with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle over top of frosting with remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Step 9

For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows, to form 48 bars. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 160kcal, carbohydrates: 23g, cholesterol: 12mg, fat: 7g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 117mg, sugar: 14g, unsaturated fat: 6g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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