Pin Moist, spiced pumpkin bars studded with creamy white chocolate chips—a perfect fall treat that combines the best of muffins and blondies in one easy-to-make dessert.
I remember serving these pumpkin muffin white chocolate chip bars at a cozy autumn get-together, and they quickly became everyone's favorite. The aroma of pumpkin spice throughout the house made the moment extra special.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 3/4 cups (220 g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 tsp
- Ground ginger: 1/2 tsp
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
- Ground cloves: 1/4 tsp
- Canned pumpkin puree: 1 cup (225 g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Large eggs: 2
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Light brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup (110 g)
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup (175 g)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Fold Dry into Wet:
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chips:
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and serve.
Pin These bars always remind me of fall baking days with my family, especially the joy of slicing them together and sharing with hot cocoa on chilly evenings.
Required Tools
9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Eggs, Wheat (Gluten), Milk (in white chocolate chips). May contain traces of nuts if using chocolate chips or nuts produced in shared facilities.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 275, Total Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 3 g
Pin Enjoy these bars as a grab-and-go snack or dessert for fall gatherings.