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Homemade Pumpkin Bars

Irresistibly Moist Homemade Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chunks

Delightful Homemade Pumpkin Bars blend spiced pumpkin and chocolate chunks for a moist, fudgy treat perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • to taste pumpkin pie spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks reserve some for topping
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • silicone spatula
  • 9x9-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until well combined.
  4. Blend in the canned pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spices.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chunks, reserving some for topping.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and sprinkling reserved chocolate chunks on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure canned pumpkin is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix. Line pan with parchment for easy removal.

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