# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
06 - 1/2 cup crushed Flamin Hot corn snacks, plus extra for topping
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1 tablespoon whole milk (for brushing)
11 - 1 large egg
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 cup crushed Flamin Hot corn snacks in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter and blend using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, 1/2 cup milk, and egg until smooth.
05 - Gently fold wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Press evenly to the edges with a spatula.
07 - Brush the surface with 1 tablespoon milk and sprinkle with extra crushed Flamin Hot corn snacks.
08 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out with parchment paper and cut into 12 bars using a knife.
