Sweet Potato Brownies

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup sweet potato puree
• 0.75 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups salted butter , melted
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips , divided
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans , optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   Combine sweet potato puree, brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.

4. 4

   Add flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and pecans, if desired.

6. 6

   Bake until edges and surface of brownies are set but still soft, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for at least 30 minutes. For best results, chill at least 4 hours before cutting.