Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars (Pumpkin Blondies)
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, also known as Pumpkin Blondies! This delightful dessert combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin and spices with rich, melting chocolate chips. Perfect for a busy weeknight or family gathering, these bars come together in just one pot, making them an easy and mess-free treat. With a fudgy texture that appeals to both kids and adults, these bars are a go-to recipe for satisfying your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some for later – they freeze beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in pumpkin pie spice for a few seconds.
- Remove from heat and mix in both sugars until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir in the egg until fully combined.
- Gently fold in flour and baking powder until just mixed, then add chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 67g)
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg