Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the ultimate autumn comfort treat. They offer a dense, fudge-like, brownie consistency that perfectly balances the earthiness of real pumpkin puree with the deep sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate. Heavily spiced with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, these bars stay moist for days. They are incredibly easy to whip up in one bowl, making them a perfect, reliable dessert for busy bakers who want professional results without the need for a stand mixer.
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until fully combined.
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth and uniform.
Fold in the flour, baking powder, and pumpkin spice until just incorporated, ensuring not to overwork the dough.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing for clean edges.
Notes
Ensure the pumpkin puree is plain and not pumpkin pie mix. Cooling the bars completely is mandatory for the structure to set properly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg