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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Soft, moist pumpkin chocolate chip bars with a spiced crumbly shortbread-like crust and creamy pumpkin filling, topped with rich chocolate chips.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Crust and Topping

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Pumpkin Filling

  • 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve remaining dough for topping.
  • In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture over the dough in the pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle reserved dough over the top, then gently press down. Scatter chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment handles and cutting into squares.

Notes

These bars are perfect for fall gatherings or as an indulgent dessert any time of year. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.