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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
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Indulge in the delicious blend of pumpkin and chocolate with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars. Perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.

Ingredients

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For the Bars:

  • 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending the parchment over the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare pumpkin: Spread pumpkin puree on a plate, remove excess moisture with paper towels, and set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg yolk, pumpkin, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  6. Mix the dough: Incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips.
  8. Transfer to pan: Spread dough in prepared pan, top with remaining chocolate chips, and bake.
  9. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These bars can also be frozen for longer storage.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, Fall Desserts, Easy Baking Recipe

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