Pumpkin Chocolate Bars
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with these moist and chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Bars, the perfect treat to satisfy your seasonal sweet tooth. Combining the richness of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the warm, spiced essence of pumpkin pie spice, this easy-to-make dessert strikes the ideal balance between cozy and decadent. Made with simple pantry staples like pumpkin puree, melted butter, and both granulated and brown sugar, these bars come together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, this recipe yields 16 delightful bars—perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply curling up on a brisk autumn day. Serve them as-is or warm them slightly for an extra gooey chocolate experience that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a piping-hot cup of coffee.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top for garnish if desired.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula. Sprinkle any reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few melty chocolate bits are fine).
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1841 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.5 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
