Description
Seasonal comfort meets sweet indulgence in these divine Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, blending warm autumnal spices with rich chocolate morsels. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, promising a delightful treat that celebrates fall’s most cherished flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Add-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×13 inch baking vessel with grease or parchment paper for effortless extraction.
- Create a silky wet mixture by vigorously whisking pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until achieving a uniform consistency. Incorporate eggs and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
- Craft the dry foundation by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and aromatic spices in a separate mixing bowl.
- Merge the wet and dry components with gentle folding motions, ensuring minimal disruption to the batter’s delicate structure. Stop mixing once ingredients are just integrated.
- Enhance the mixture by tenderly introducing chocolate chips (and optional nuts), distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow the bars to rest in the pan for approximately 15 minutes, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling. Once thoroughly cooled, slice into delectable squares.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing by gently folding ingredients to maintain a soft, tender texture and avoid tough, dense bars.
- Customize Spices by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger quantities to match personal taste preferences or seasonal mood.
- Enhance Moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients for extra richness and softness.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring same delicious results for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg