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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Indulge in the cozy warmth of perfectly baked sweet potatoes, enhanced with a luscious cinnamon butter topping. This recipe, inspired by Wonder Time magazine, offers a delightful twist with the use of Splenda for a healthier, yet equally delicious, treat. Get ready for a comforting side dish or a satisfying dessert that's both simple and incredibly flavorful!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 220.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cinnamon Butter 94

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cinnamon Butter

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 0 Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or Splenda)
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

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How to Make Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cinnamon Butter

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  6. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the cinnamon butter:
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons Splenda (or sugar), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly.
  10. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  11. Top each sweet potato half generously with the cinnamon butter.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

36g

Carbs

9g

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