Description
These Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort dessert with sweet and savory flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or cinnamon chips
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to set the perfect environment for your sweet potatoes to roast. While the oven heats, prepare a baking pan. You can either line the 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, take the time to whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until you have a smooth consistency. This mixture creates the base for your sweet potato blend and helps to incorporate air, leading to a delightful texture.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and whisk until creamy. This incorporation of the wet ingredients is crucial for achieving a rich and flavorful dessert.
- Next, gently stir in the flour and salt. Make sure not to overwork the batter; just mix until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can lead to denser blondies, so aim for a slightly lumpy batter.
- Pour the thick and luscious batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread it so that it cooks uniformly, ensuring no part is undercooked or overcooked.
- In a small bowl, mix the two tablespoons of sugar with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Generously sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter, providing a sweet, crunchy finish that perfectly complements the chewy interior.
- Pop your pan into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 22–26 minutes, but keep a close eye on it! You want the edges to turn golden brown while the center remains just set. An excellent way to check is through the toothpick test; it should come out clean from the edges, although some moist crumbs from the center are acceptable.
- Once baked, take the pan out of the oven and let it cool at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. This crucial step allows the flavors to meld and makes cutting the blondies into squares much easier. After cooling, slice them into squares and serve!
Notes
Always remember to let the blondies cool completely before slicing; this prevents them from crumbling and ensures clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Protein: 2 g