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Chocolate-Swirl Pumpkin Bars

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate-Swirl Pumpkin Bars combine warm pumpkin spice flavors with rich chocolate swirls for a soft, moist treat. They’re easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts!


Ingredients

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  • For the Pumpkin Batter:

    • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • For the Chocolate Swirl:

    • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the pumpkin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined.
  • Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Assemble the bars: Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking pan. Drop spoonfuls of melted chocolate on top, then use a knife to swirl it into the batter.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve: Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra chocolate flavor, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Want a dairy-free version? Use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.