Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars - Simple Fall Treat

These Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars – Simple Fall Treat are soft, chewy, and full of cozy pumpkin spice flavor. Each bite melts with rich chocolate chips and warm cinnamon, making them perfect for fall gatherings or an afternoon coffee treat. They’re easy to make, perfectly sweet, and sure to become your new favorite pumpkin dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chewy pumpkin bars, chocolate chip pumpkin bars, easy fall baking recipe, fall dessert ideas, moist pumpkin dessert, one bowl pumpkin bars, pumpkin dessert bars, pumpkin spice treats, simple pumpkin chocolate chip recipe, Thanksgiving dessert recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 384kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve a handful for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
Fold in most of the chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
Cool in the pan before slicing into bars.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate once cooled.

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