This chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies recipe is a game-changer when it comes to fall desserts! This fall dessert is rich, decadent, and packed with chocolatey goodness, but with a secret ingredient that takes them to a whole new level of amazing.
Adding mashed sweet potato to your brownie batter makes them incredibly moist, fudgy, and delicious. Plus, it's a fantastic way to sneak some extra nutrients into your sweet treats!
Why you'll love these Sweet Potato Brownies
Have you ever tried putting sweet potatoes in your brownies? It might sound a little strange, but trust me on this one! You get the perfect fudgy texture that everyone loves in traditional brownies, but with an extra depth of flavor that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ready to bake the best sweet potato brownies of your life? This easy sweet potato brownies recipe is simple to follow and guarantees a perfect batch every time. Let's get baking!
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How to Make Sweet Potato Brownies
This recipe will show you just how simple it is to create delicious brownies with sweet potatoes. The mashed sweet potato blends seamlessly into the batter, creating a wonderfully moist texture without an overpowering vegetable taste. It’s the perfect secret weapon for unbelievably good brownies!
Ingredients needed to make Sweet Potato Brownies
Here’s what you'll need to gather for your chocolate sweet potato brownies:
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup, 1 stick, butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-½ cups chocolate chips, divided
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How to get Mashed Sweet Potatoes for this recipe
For the sweet potato puree, I ended up buying sweet potatoes in a can and mashed them until I had 1 cup. The can was large, 29 oz, and I used about half the can. The can said Yams - Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup. I drained the syrup and mashed the potatoes and used them in this recipe.
You can certainly bake a sweet potato (or probably 2), scoop out the insides and mash for this recipe. Or peel and cube and boil like a normal potato for mashed potatoes, drain and mash.
Instructions for how to make Sweet Potato Brownies
Follow these simple steps to brownie perfection!
Preheat and Prep: First things first, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix it well to make sure everything is evenly combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate, larger bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, and mashed sweet potatoes. Stir everything together until it's well combined. Then, stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
Mix until just combined, and be careful not to overmix, as overmixing can make the brownies tough. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips over the top.
Bake your brownie batter for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the sweet potato brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 16 squares. This is the hardest part, but it's worth the wait! Cooling ensures they hold their shape and have the perfect fudgy texture.
This easy fall dessert recipe makes 16 servings.
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And there you have it! In just a few easy steps, you've created a batch of the most delicious and fudgy sweet potato brownies. They're perfect for dessert, an afternoon snack, or any time you're craving something sweet and satisfying. Share them with friends and family, and don't be surprised when they ask for the recipe!
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Sweet Potato Brownies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-½ cups chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt and mix well. Set aside.
- In a separate, larger bowl, add butter, sugar, sweet potatoes and mix well. Stir in egg and vanilla and mix until combined well. Fold in flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Janet Blosser says
Delicious!