Description
Moist, spiced pumpkin bars studded with melty chocolate chips — an easy fall dessert that tastes like pumpkin bread and brownies had a baby! This delightful treat combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with sweet chocolate chips, perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could make the bars dense.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are set in the center and golden on top.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Serve alone or topped with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Cool before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Delicious served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be refrigerated to extend freshness up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
