Description
Cozy fall dessert fusing pumpkin spice and chocolate in a single-pan bake. Warm cinnamon, earthy pumpkin, and gooey chocolate melt into chewy, shareable bars perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
Add pumpkin puree and butter, mixing until smooth
Blend in sugars until fully incorporated
Whisk egg and vanilla, then gradually combine with dry ingredients
Fold in chocolate chips
Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean
Cool completely before slicing into bars
Notes
ast Estimates
For crisp edges, bake on lower oven rack
Substitute coconut oil for dairy butter for vegan version
Wrap bars in parchment and store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Freeze unbaked dough for up to 2 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg