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Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips

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These Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips are rich, fudgy, and perfect for fall gatherings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they offer a delightful blend of pumpkin and chocolate flavors.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (8-oz) cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  • Melt 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice to the melted butter and toast for a minute.
  • Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 cup of canned pumpkin.
  • Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 large egg until smooth.
  • Gently incorporate 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder; do not overmix.
  • Fold in 1 cup each of semisweet and dark chocolate chips.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool and slice into squares.

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps blend everything nicely.
Avoid overmixing for soft and fudgy bars.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30