SWEET POTATO STREUSEL BARS

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Sweet potatoes and pecans pair up in these streusel bars - a great Christmas dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed pecan shortbread cookies (18 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cans (15 oz each) sweet potatoes in syrup, drained, mashed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 egg
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup brown sugar, the gingerroot, orange peel and egg. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the pecans. Cut in 1/3 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly.
  • Spoon and spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle topping over filling; pat gently.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

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