Description
These bars capture all the cozy flavors of fall—thick, chewy, yet pillowy-soft, with warm pumpkin spice and melty chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Mix:
- 2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or ½ tsp table salt)
Wet Mix:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups (360 g) pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1–1½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or white)
Instructions
- Prep & Preheat
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13″ pan with buttered parchment or spray with nonstick spray.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
- Add sugar and continue mixing until fluffy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients
- Beat in the egg until blended.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Form the Batter
- Gradually add the dry mix, mixing on low just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Bake
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Cool & Slice
- Let the bars rest in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Notes & Variations
- Texture Tip: These bars sit between a blondie and a cake—soft, tender, and just a tad cakey.
- Spice It Up: Stir in an extra ½–1 tsp cinnamon for more warmth.
- Chocolate Swap: Use white chocolate chips or omit altogether for a dairy-free treat.
- Freezing: Wrap cooled bars in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Storage: Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cool Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 240kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg