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Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Rich, chewy pumpkin bars loaded with melty chocolate chips — the perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish (8x8)
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  6. Spread batter evenly in pan, sprinkle with reserved chips, and bake 28–32 minutes until set.
  7. Cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

For extra fudgy bars, slightly underbake and allow to set while cooling.