SWEET POTATO SPICE BARS

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A lot like pumpkin bars but lower calories. Sweet Potato Spice Bars w/o Frosting 85-calories each With Frosting 127-calories each Very Yummy!

Provided by Katie Heuer @Humbug

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 18

SWEET POTATO SPICE BARS
2 cup(s) original bisquick mix
1 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1 cup(s) natural unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon(s) ginger powder
3 - eggs
2 cup(s) sweet potato cooked and mashed
1/2 cup(s) raisins
CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
2 ounce(s) cream cheese, low-fat
2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla, extract
2+ tablespoon(s) fat free evaporated milk
2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15"x10"x1" pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat all bar ingredients except raisins with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in raisins. Pour and spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons milk with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar on low speed till smooth. If to thick add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time to desired spreadable consistency. Spread over bars. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows for 32 bars. Store covered in refrigerator. Enjoy!

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