SWEET POTATO-MALLOW BARS

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Looking for a distinctive treat? Then check out these bars layered with sweet potato and marshmallow mixture - spiced bars to delight your guest with!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 can (18 ounces) vacuum-pack sweet potatoes, drained (1 cup)
3/4 cup chopped pecans, if desired
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup marshmallow creme
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. Beat 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in 1 cup flour on low speed. Press in pan. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden.
  • Beat 1/4 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar in large bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except pecans and Marshmallow Frosting on low speed. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with pecans; press lightly.
  • Bake 29 to 33 minutes or until set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Frost with Marshmallow Frosting. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows, using hot, slightly damp knife. Store covered in refrigerator.
  • Method for Marshmallow Frosting: Place corn syrup in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling. Stir in marshmallow creme. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and cinnamon in medium bowl on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in marshmallow mixture; continue beating on medium speed until stiff peaks form.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg

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