Description

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies combine warm pumpkin spice with melted chocolate chips in a soft, chewy bar perfect for autumn gatherings or solo treats. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and straightforward baking techniques to deliver irresistibly gooey pumpkin bars every time.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup pumpkin puree

1 large egg yolk

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.

3. Whisk in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until no streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.

6. Stir in most of the chocolate chips and nuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.

7. Spread batter evenly in the pan and top with reserved chocolate chips.

8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.

9. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes before lifting out and cutting into bars.

10. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 120
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 35

Keywords: pumpkin blondies, pumpkin chocolate chip blondies, fall baking, pumpkin dessert, cozy treats, pumpkin bars, chocolate chip bars