Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
These pumpkin chocolate chip bars offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture, combining the warmth of fall spices and the sweetness of chocolate, making them a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted adds moisture
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar provides sweetness
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla enhances flavor
- 1 cup pumpkin puree adds moisture and flavor
- 2 large eggs binds and provides richness
- 1 tbsp milk adds moisture
- 2 cups all-purpose flour structure
- 1 tsp baking soda leavening agent
- 1 tsp salt balances sweetness
- 1 tsp cinnamon warm spice flavor
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice adds complexity
- 2 cups chocolate chips richness and sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Using a hand mixer, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the eggs and milk until well-blended.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Spread the dough onto a greased half sheet cookie pan (18×13 inches) and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is no longer glossy and passes the toothpick test.
- Allow the bars to cool on the pan before cutting.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Store bars in an airtight container.