Description

These Gingerbread Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars combine the warm spices of gingerbread with a moist pumpkin base and sweet chocolate chips, making them a perfect autumn treat.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Baking powder and baking soda

Salt

Ground ginger

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Cloves

Pumpkin puree

Brown sugar

Vegetable oil

Molasses

Eggs

Vanilla extract

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. They also freeze well for longer storage.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Gingerbread, Pumpkin, Chocolate Chip, Bars, Fall Desserts, Autumn Recipes