Luscious Chocolate Pumpkin Bars
Indulge in the perfect mix of warm fall spices and rich chocolate with these Luscious Chocolate Pumpkin Bars. Soft, moist, and drizzled with dark chocolate, they’re an ideal cozy autumn treat!
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
(divided)
½ cup dark chocolate, melted for topping
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges for easy removal later.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in ½ cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Drizzle:
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. After cooling, drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the bars.
Serve:
Using the overhanging parchment paper, carefully lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy your decadent Chocolate Pumpkin Bars!
Recipe Notes:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320 kcal per serving
These Chocolate Pumpkin Bars are the perfect balance of spiced pumpkin flavor and rich chocolate, making them an irresistible dessert for fall. Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, they’re guaranteed to impress!