Sweet Potato Brownies 2

For a change up from the average cookie bar, try these glazed sweet potato brownies. Perfect for fall and winter parties and holiday entertaining.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated raw sweet potatoes
1 cup chopped pecans

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar together. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, stirring after each addition.
3. Spread batter in a greased 13x9x2-inch pan.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Spread glaze over brownies while hot. Cool before cutting.
5. For Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, butter, and enough milk to make a thin glaze. Spread over hot brownies.

Makes 24 brownies.

Recipe provided courtesy of Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. Created by David Gallent.