Autumnal pumpkin, spices, and chocolate pair beautifully together in a variety of recipes. These soft and chewy bars are packed with chocolate chips on the inside and velvety melted chocolate on top. They are perfectly spiced, and really are a cross between a cookie bar and a snack cake.

These cookies were my inspiration for creating this recipe, as they have been my family’s favorite pumpkin snack for years! This recipe is a close match for the cookies, and one I have already added to the top of my list for autumn baking each year! The bars are very customizable, as they can easily be made with all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour, coconut oil or vegan butter, and brown sugar or coconut sugar. They are perfect for taking to parties and gatherings, or for simply enjoying at home!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

These bars are packed with chocolate chips on the inside and velvety melted chocolate on top. They are perfectly spiced, and really are a cross between a chewy cookie bar and a snack cake.

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Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 (depending on size)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free 1-1 blend works as well!
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, set aside for 10 minutes to thicken
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Topping: 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted with 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper that hangs over the edges.
Mix together the flours, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Mix together the pumpkin, sugar, melted oil/butter, maple syrup, flax egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until evenly combined.
Stir in the dry ingredients just until everything is well combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift by the parchment paper overhang to remove from the pan and finish cooling on a wire rack.
Drizzle with melted chocolate, slice, and enjoy!