Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars: The Ultimate Fall Treat
Enjoy the delightful combination of pumpkin and chocolate in these fudgy bars, perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree and melted butter.
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, fall treats, pumpkin dessert