Description
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are a cozy fall favorite—chewy, spiced, chocolate-packed, and incredibly easy to make in one bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup unsalted butter
1 large egg
¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute on high. Let it cool slightly to avoid scrambling the egg.
- Add the egg, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Gently stir in the flour, mixing only until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in 1¼ cups of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips uniformly over the top.
- Bake for 32 to 33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs (but no raw batter).
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
These bars become even softer and more flavorful the next day. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 3g