Ingredients
3/4 cup mashed potatoes1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecans, optionalConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to potato mixture. Fold in pecans if desired. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23-27 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into bars.
