Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
A delicious fall dessert! These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup 50g brown sugar
- 1/4 cup 60ml melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 1 large egg or flax egg for a vegan option
- 1/2 cup 120g pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 90g semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate chips)
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted coconut oil until smooth. Add the egg, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra moist bars, ensure the pumpkin purée is not too watery.
- Substitute butter and eggs for vegan-friendly or allergen-free options