Pumpkin Blondie Bars
These bars combine the rich and moist texture of a brownie with the warm and comforting taste of pumpkin spice.
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
- ½ tbsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- ¾ cup pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides. Grease with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on medium-high speed until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in the pumpkin puree.
- Reduce the speed to low, and mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool completely in the pan.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy with family and friends!