When the crisp air and changing leaves of autumn arrive, it's time to indulge in the cozy flavors of pumpkin. These chocolate chip pumpkin bars offer a delicious combination of fall spices, rich chocolate, and moist pumpkin in a convenient bar form. Perfect for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or a delectable dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your craving for a pumpkin treat. With their easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, they are a perfect baking project for both experienced cooks and those just starting out. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable chocolate chip pumpkin bars.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, McCormick® Ground Nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, kosher salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, semisweet chocolate chip
Provided by Ivan Diaz
Categories Desserts
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper and grease again lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, McCormick® Ground Nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla, then blend in the pumpkin purée until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in all but 3 tablespoons of the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 3 tablespoons chocolate chips.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment to lift out the bars and cut into 15 squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams
EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN BARS
This dessert is super easy to pull together and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. - Aimee Ransom, Hoschton, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pumpkin; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIE BARS
I was restless and bored one night and couldn't sleep so I decided to bake something. After raiding the kitchen this is what I threw together. I love that it has a mild sweetness and isn't over powering. So, if you prefer really sweet things I suggest you add more sugar. I also love how light these are.
Provided by Alyx7460
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 24-26 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl add baking mix, oats, baking powder, chocolate chips, and the tablesppon of pumpkin pie spice. Stir until combined.
- In a medium bowl whisk together pumpkin, teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, egg, milk, and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in pecans.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined.
- Spoon minture into greased 9 X 13inch pan and bake for 25 mins or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow "cake" to cool slightly and transfer from pan to wire rack to continue cooling.
- When cool slice width wise into 1/2 inch strips and then in half length wise.
- Place evenly on cookie sheet(s) and bake for an additonal 10-15 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely and enjoy!
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8"x 8" baking pan with parchment paper. Let it over hang the edges of the pan.
- Spray paper with cooking spray i.e. Pam
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a small bowl.
- Pour into the dry mixture and combine well.
- Mix in chocolate chips
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 min. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 min or longer.
- Lift the edges of the parchment paper to remove and cut into 12 or 16 bars depending on your choice of size
- Store in an air tight container for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin. Look for a sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin, which are small and have a sweet, dense flavor. Avoid using a large, field pumpkin, which is too watery for baking.
- Cook the pumpkin until it's very soft. This will help to ensure that the bars are moist and flavorful. You can cook the pumpkin in the microwave, in a slow cooker, or in the oven.
- Use a combination of spices. Pumpkin pie spice is a classic choice, but you can also use cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Chocolate chip pumpkin bars are a delicious and festive fall treat. They're perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or just a cozy night in. With their moist texture, sweet pumpkin flavor, and chocolate chips, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dessert, give chocolate chip pumpkin bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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