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A close up shot of sliced Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and a soft center.
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Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  • Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes to set the gooey center before slicing.