Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Deliciously soft and fudgy pumpkin chocolate chip bars, perfect for snacks or dessert, especially during the fall.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Fall

Keyword: Chocolate Chip, easy baking, Fall Dessert, Fudgy Bars, Pumpkin Bars

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: bars

Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter Melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg At room temperature

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Chocolate

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preparation

Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fully melted.
Add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of packed light brown sugar until well combined.
Add in 1 cup of canned pumpkin and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Gently sprinkle the dry ingredients over the wet mixture: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Do not stir immediately.
Fold in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of dark chocolate chips using a spatula.
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is melted but not too hot, and use room temperature eggs. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added. Adjust the amount of chocolate chips according to preference. You can add nuts or dried fruit for variations.

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