Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
These pumpkin chocolate chip bars combine the earthy flavors of pumpkin with sweet chocolate, perfect for cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter (melted) Ensure to melt the butter until just bubbling.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Canned Pure Pumpkin (unsweetened)
- 1 large Egg Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups Flour All-purpose flour.
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Chocolate
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Add more on top for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling lightly and golden.
- Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, then allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is warm but not hot.
Mixing
- Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined.
- Check the dough temperature; if warm, refrigerate briefly before adding chocolate chips.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out with a spatula. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 24-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. The bars should be set but soft in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or dusted with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container, lasting up to three days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator.