Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Easy pumpkin chocolate chip bars, cut and placed on parchment paper.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip bars filled with warm spices, sweet pumpkin, and rich chocolate—your new favorite fall dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time24

Cool Time15

Total Time54

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips
extra chips, for the top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add butter and sugar and beat until combined well. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add pumpkin puree and mix until just combined.
In a medium bowl, add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup milk chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared dish and spread evenly into the pan. Sprinkle with both kinds of chips.
Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 15-20 minutes, before removing from pan, cutting and serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Mix dry and wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough, dense bars instead of tender ones.
Be sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, as it already includes sweeteners and spices.
For easy removal, grease and flour the baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Optional toppings that can be used include dark or white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or walnuts.

Store the pumpkin chocolate chip bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 2-3 months by wrapping individual bars in plastic wrap, then placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container.

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