Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

These moist pumpkin bars are mildly spiced and have a sprinkling of chocolate chips throughout. They're topped with a silky fudge frosting for a delicious fall treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin, pumpkin bars

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 15-ounce can pureed pumpkin
4 eggs
1 cup mini chocolate chips divided
1 16-ounce container store-bought chocolate fudge frosting optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a sheet pan (12x18")* with cooking spray.
In a large bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer), combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Add the oil, pumpkin and eggs and mix until smooth; add 3/4 of the mini chocolate chips and stir until well-dispersed.
Pour into the greased pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c mini chocolate chips.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool completely then frost with chocolate fudge frosting, if desired. (The cake is soft, so I recommend heating the frosting in the microwave until softened before spreading on the cake).

Notes

*Can also use a Jelly Roll pan (10.5 x 15.5") as long as the sides are at least 1" tall. Baking time will need to be increased by a couple minutes.

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