Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bars
These Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bars are the perfect blend of cozy autumn flavors and indulgent chocolate goodness. They’re a delightful treat that your family will crave all year round.
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Mix cocoa powder and chocolate chips into the remaining batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto the pumpkin batter.
- Swirl the batters together with a knife or spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bars tender.
- Customize spice levels to your taste.
- Enhance with nuts, cream cheese, or white chocolate for variations.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, refrigerate for extended freshness or freeze for up to 3 months.