Sweet Potato Brownies

Name: Sweet Potato Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups grated sweet potato; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon milk, or as needed

Rating: 4.67 stars

15 Ratings
16 Reviews
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These sweet potato brownies are tasty and loaded with health benefits.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

20 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish.

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Step 2
Beat white sugar and 1 cup softened butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add sweet potato, flour, pecans, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring well after each addition, until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 4
Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter together in a bowl; add enough milk to make a thin glaze. Spread glaze over brownies while still hot. Cool and slice brownies.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

730 calories; protein 7.6g; carbohydrates 92.4g; fat 38.4g; cholesterol 161.6mg; sodium 528.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

Linda T

Allstar

09/02/2014

Delicious.. I added the glaze to some.. not to all of them. Was good both ways. Net time I think I'll add some cinnamon Read More

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(5)

Most helpful critical review

MISSMOON

12/26/2016

This came out more like a cake... not close to being a brownie. I did like the flavor Read More

15 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Linda T

Allstar

09/02/2014

Delicious.. I added the glaze to some.. not to all of them. Was good both ways. Net time I think I'll add some cinnamon Read More

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(5)

Roma

01/29/2016

These were superb! As moist as any 'typical brownie'. I stuck by the recipe for the brownies however...I added brown sugar to the glaze to make it caramel. By placing butter dark brown sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan I let it come to a medium boil for about 3 minutes. Then beat it into the confectionery sugar and added the vanilla. Made it for a group of 40 and they all loved it! Read More

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(3)

Karen

03/26/2017

This sweet potato brownie recipe now replaces my old standby from this site. The pecans take it to another level and it came out very moist and decadent. Not cakey at all. I live at elevation (5000 ft) so I took it out after 30 minutes. I also cut the sugar to 1 c white and 1/3 c Splenda brown sugar blend, added two tsp. of brown sugar to the butter for the glaze and melted it in the microwave until it was like a caramel sauce then added to the confectioners sugar. It was plenty sweet enough and will cut the white sugar back to 2/3 c next time and toast the pecans. SO GOOD!! Read More

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(3)

Jen

07/27/2014

This is super easy to make and it is delicious! We added more pecans (because we love them) and didn't use the glaze (we thought it was perfect without it). I may try more sweet potato next time...but the recipe is perfect as is! Read More

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(2)

11/06/2015

I highly recommend this one. It's so moist and flavorful. I made it and it was all gone in a day. I'll make it again for our family reunion this weekend and I expect grand reviews even there with my bohemian dessert making aunts... Read More

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(2)

Kathryn

11/15/2014

Great recipes! I added crushed walnuts because I didn't have pecans! Read More

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(1)

Phyllis Bryan

06/26/2016

Really rich and tasty! Very sweet. My family loved them except for the few who really don't care for sweet potatoes. Read More

preyn49

11/03/2014

This recipe was absolutely awesome. Instead of using one cup of butter I used one cup of real cream that was from a 100% grass fed cow. It was rich but my family enjoyed every bite. I will be making this again perhaps for the holiday. Read More

Debbie Pritko

04/11/2016

Extremely good recipe!!! Very moist!!! We loved them!!! Read More

MISSMOON

12/26/2016

This came out more like a cake... not close to being a brownie. I did like the flavor Read More

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Sweet Potato Brownies

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 730.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 15 %

carbohydrates: 30 %

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 59 %

saturated fat: 90 %

cholesterol: 54 %

vitamin a iu: 113 %

niacin equivalents: 26 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 16 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 31 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.