Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are a deliciously soft and chewy fall treat that perfectly combines the warm spices of pumpkin with the richness of chocolate. These bars are moist, tender, and packed with seasonal flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, making them ideal for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings. The addition of chocolate chips adds a sweet, melty contrast to the spiced pumpkin, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and irresistible. These bars are easy to whip up and perfect for satisfying those autumn cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin purée, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares. Serve and enjoy!
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful fall dessert that’s simple to make and loaded with warm, comforting flavors and rich chocolate!