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Phenomenal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

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Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 c. butter 1 1/2 sticks, softened (use salted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 c. canned pumpkin pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 1/2 c. for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a 9"x13" baking pan or spray with nonstick baking spray.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together butter, eggs, canned pumpkin, vanilla, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, scraping down the sides with a spatula in between. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and flour.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix just until combined, scraping down the sides with a spatula in between.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the top with 1/2 c. chocolate chips and lightly press them into the batter.
  • Bake for approximately 27-30 minutes (mine were done in 27), or just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Moist crumbs are good, but you don't want gooey-ness.
  • Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then slice and serve.