Description
Indulgent pumpkin chocolate chip bars weave autumn’s warmth into a rich, comforting dessert that whispers seasonal charm. Spiced with cinnamon and studded with melting chocolate, these bars invite sweet moments of pure harvest-inspired bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Sugars and Fats:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks / 226 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
Flavor Enhancers and Binding Agents:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in pumpkin pie spice until fragrant and well-combined.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sugars, then blend in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, salt, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually fold flour and baking powder into the wet mixture, creating a uniform and silky batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly and gently dispersing chocolate chips throughout.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares, ensuring clean and neat slices.
Notes
- Swap pumpkin spice with individual spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a customized flavor profile that feels more homemade.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these bars friendly for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this seasonal treat.
- Consider reducing sugar by 25% and adding mashed banana or applesauce for natural sweetness and extra moisture without compromising texture.
- Dark chocolate chips provide a richer antioxidant boost and less sugar compared to milk chocolate, making the bars slightly healthier while maintaining decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg