Description
Indulge in these delicious Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, also known as Pumpkin Blondies. They are a perfect blend of pumpkin, warm spices, and rich chocolate chips, creating a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for fall.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice*
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 (8-oz) cup pumpkin (canned, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add spices: Once the butter is hot, add the pumpkin pie spice and let it toast briefly.
- Combine sugars: Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add pumpkin: Mix in the canned pumpkin puree.
- Flavorings: Add vanilla extract and salt.
- Incorporate egg: Beat in the egg quickly to avoid curdling.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix flour and baking powder together, then add to the wet mixture.
- Add batter to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle both types of chocolate chips on top and gently fold them in.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool before slicing.
- Storage: Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best results.
- You can customize the spice blend by using individual spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Blondies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, Pumpkin Dessert Recipe
