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!
Ingredients
- 2 c flour
- 2 c sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 c vegetable oil
- 1 15 oz can pureed pumpkin
- 4 eggs
- 1 c mini chocolate chips divided
- 1 16 oz 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.