Pin Buttery, fluffy sweet potato biscuit bars with a spicy kick from Flamin Hot seasoning, these bars are perfect whether you crave a bold snack or want a memorable side dish to shake up your meal.
I tried these for a game night and even the spice-shy guests loved the rich sweet potato base, with everyone reaching for seconds thanks to the Flamin Hot twist.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Ground cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Flamin Hot corn snacks (crushed): 1/2 cup, plus extra for topping
- Cooked & mashed sweet potato: 1 cup (about 1 large sweet potato)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, cold and cubed
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup, plus 1 tbsp for brushing
- Egg: 1 large
Instructions
- Prepare Pan & Heat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and crushed Flamin Hot snacks.
- Cut in Butter:
- Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Combine:
- Fold wet ingredients into dry just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape & Top:
- Spread dough evenly in pan. Brush top with 1 tbsp milk and sprinkle extra crushed Flamin Hot snacks.
- Bake:
- Bake for 22–25 min until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Cut:
- Cool for 10 min, lift out, and slice into bars.
Pin We baked a batch during a family weekend and my kids loved layering their bars with honey butter for even more fun.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, pastry cutter or fork, 8x8-inch baking pan, parchment paper, whisk, spatula, knife.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter, milk), eggs. Flamin Hot snacks may also have soy or other ingredients: check the snack's ingredients list.
Nutritional Information
Each bar serves about 180 calories, 7 g total fat, 26 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein.
Pin Try these biscuit bars warm for best texture—they're sure to be a hit anywhere you bring them.
Recipe Questions
- → How do I ensure fluffy bars?
Use cold butter and avoid overmixing to create a light, tender texture.
- → Can I make these spicier?
Add extra cayenne pepper or choose a hotter Flamin Hot snack for increased heat.
- → Are dairy-free options possible?
Substitute plant-based butter and milk for a dairy-free alternative suited to your dietary needs.
- → What pairs well with these bars?
Serve with honey butter, cream cheese spread, or your favorite dip for an elevated snack.
- → Are Flamin Hot snacks vegetarian?
Many Flamin Hot snacks are vegetarian, but check packaging for potential animal-based ingredients.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Keep bars in an airtight container at room temperature for two days, or refrigerate for up to five days.