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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

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These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are a deliciously moist and spiced treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a seasonal dessert. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice in every bite. They are easy to prepare and bake into a perfect 9×13 pan of soft, flavorful bars that can be shared with friends and family.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

For the Bars

  • Cooking spray, for greasing
  • ½ cup avocado oil or other neutral-tasting oil
  • ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (~212 g)
  • 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure the bars do not stick.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado oil, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt to the wet ingredients. Stir just until everything is combined to avoid overmixing, then gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for a decorative and extra chocolaty finish.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes. This ensures the bars are fully cooked but still moist.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 pieces for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bars tender.
  • You can substitute avocado oil with another neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil if preferred.
  • For enhanced flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for additional texture.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bars-recipe/