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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

This recipe describes how to make soft, thick pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars in a simple, one-bowl process. The oven is preheated and a lined or greased square pan is prepared so the bars are easy to remove. Melted butter and sugar are mixed first, followed by eggs and pumpkin purée until smooth. Flour, baking powder, and salt are gently stirred in just until combined to keep the texture soft, then chocolate chips are folded through the thick batter. The mixture is spread in the pan and baked at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until the top is set and the center remains slightly soft. After cooling in the pan so they hold their shape, the bars are cut into squares.
Calories: ~230 | Carbs: ~32g | Fat: ~11g | Protein: ~3g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pumpkin puree
  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Butter melted
  • Eggs
  • Chocolate chips
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Square baking dish
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a square baking dish or line it with parchment so the bars do not stick.
  2. In a bowl, stir the melted butter and sugar until they look smooth and thick.
  3. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree. Mix until the batter turns an even orange color.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until no dry flour is left. The batter should be thick.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips so they are spread out through the batter.
  6. Scoop the batter into the baking dish. Use the spoon to spread it into an even layer.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes. The top should look set, and the center should feel soft but not wet.
  8. Let the bars cool before cutting so they hold their shape.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added, or the bars can turn tough. Watch the baking time closely. If they bake too long, they will lose their soft middle. Let them cool before cutting, or they may fall apart.