These pumpkin blondies are everything I love about fall. They are thick, chewy, and soft all at the same time and have the perfect hint of pumpkin spice and chocolate in every bite!
AKA Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
If you were only going to make one more pumpkin recipe this fall, THIS would be the recipe I tell you to make. Seriously. I could NOT stop eating them. And the ingredients may already be on my shopping list so I can make them again. :)
These pumpkin blondies don’t have the typical pumpkin texture you have in a pumpkin pie or even a pumpkin bar. It’s more in between a bread and brownies. The pumpkin helps to make them super soft and moist.
How to Make Pumpkin Blondies
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- SIFT together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
- BEAT the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Then mix in the egg, pumpkin puree and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and then pour into a parchment lined 9×13″ baking dish.
- BAKE in oven at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. Let cool in pan for about 20 minutes, then remove and cut into bars.
Baking Tips
Line your pan. I like to line my baking dish with parchment paper before pouring in the batter. I usually leave enough parchment hanging over the edges of the pan so that I can easily lift the blondies out once baked. It makes both removal and clean up a lot easier.
Let cool before cutting. After removing from the oven, let the bars cool for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares. They get a bit crumbly if you slice them while warm.
Cut with a plastic knife. Because the texture is so soft and cakey, I’ve found that a plastic knife works best since it’s more gentle. For super clean cuts, wipe it off with a paper towel in between each slice.
Storing + Freezing
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days. To freeze, make sure they have cooled completely and then wrap in saran wrap and place in a freeze container.
Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature for a few hours when ready to enjoy.
More Pumpkin Desserts You’ll Love:
- Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
- Soft pumpkin scones
- Pumpkin cookies with caramel frosting
- Chocolate chip pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
Pumpkin Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set aside. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Next mix in the egg, pumpkin puree and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Butter a piece of parchment paper and place in a 9×13″ baking dish. Then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. Allow to cool for 20 minutes in pan and then remove from pan. Cut into bars and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you prefer extra spice, add in an extra 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- You can also swap the semi-sweet chocolate for white chocolate or omit completely.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap in saran wrap and place in a freeze container.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature for a few hours when ready to enjoy.
I loved these so much! Thank you!
Yay! This makes me so happy to hear, Jennifer :)
I made them with white chocolate chips. My family loved them!
White chocolate sounds perfect!
These are the best pumpkin bars ever! My girls and I have made these probably 6 times in the last couple months and I plan on making it all year round! Such a tasty treat! So soft- not too sweet – and the perfect blend of pumpkin and choc!! Yum!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for your comment!