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This easy fall treat is packed with warm spices, gooey chocolate and tender pumpkin. Whether you’re baking for a cozy weekend or planning snacks for guests, pumpkin chocolate chip bars are the perfect choice. They come together quickly with pantry staples and taste amazing warm or chilled. A hint of nutmeg and cinnamon brings that classic autumn flavor, while melty chocolate chips make every bite irresistible. It’s a sweet way to enjoy pumpkin season with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Squares of chocolate chip cookie dough fudge stacked on parchment paper and a cooling rack—proof that pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly in every pumpkin squares with chocolate chips recipe.

These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are soft, spiced and studded with chocolate chips. A cozy fall treat that’s quick and easy to make.

You might also enjoy leftover turkey shepherd’s pie, a garlic herb bread wreath or spiced pineapple hot buttered rum during the holidays.

Close-up of pumpkin squares with chocolate chips stacked on a wooden surface, highlighting how pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly, with chocolate chips scattered around.

Why You’ll Love It

Quick and easy: Just mix, bake and enjoy with minimal fuss.
Fall flavors: Pumpkin, nutmeg and cinnamon bring seasonal warmth.
Perfect texture: Soft and chewy with melty chocolate in every bite.
Great for sharing: Makes a batch ideal for gatherings or gifts.
Kid friendly: A pumpkin recipe even picky eaters will love.

Stacked pumpkin chocolate chip bars on parchment paper, with more bars and chocolate chips scattered around—an irresistible treat for anyone craving an easy pumpkin squares recipe.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Unsalted butter: For richness and moisture in the bars.
Egg: Binds the mixture and adds structure.
Pumpkin puree: Adds flavor, moisture and a seasonal twist.
Brown sugar: Sweetens the batter and enhances softness.
Vanilla extract: Adds depth and rounds out the flavors.
Nutmeg and cinnamon: Classic fall spices that complement the pumpkin.
All purpose flour: Forms the structure of the bars.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Provide sweet bursts in every bite.

Baking ingredients on a tray: flour, pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, egg, melted butter, brown sugar, spices, vanilla—everything you need for an easy pumpkin squares recipe with chocolate chips.

How to Make Pumpkin Squares with Chocolate Chips

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Melt the butter: Warm and let it cool slightly.
Mix wet ingredients: Whisk in the egg, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spices.
Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour just until combined.
Fold in chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.
Transfer and top: Spread into the pan and sprinkle extra chips.
Bake and cool: Cook until set and allow to cool before slicing.

A close-up of pumpkin chocolate chip bars with chocolate chips on top and scattered nearby, perfect for anyone craving an easy pumpkin squares recipe.

Substitutions and Variations

Make it gluten free: Use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend in place of all purpose flour.
Swap chocolate chips: Try white chocolate or dark chocolate instead.
Add nuts: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Reduce sugar: Use coconut sugar or a reduced amount if preferred.

Chocolate chip pumpkin bars on parchment paper, with chocolate chips scattered on a wooden surface—proof that pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly in this irresistible pumpkin and chocolate recipe.

Serving Suggestions

With savory snacks: Enjoy a Thanksgiving charcuterie board, bacon cheeseburger sliders and some Cajun shrimp deviled eggs, then have these pumpkin choc chip bars for dessert.
With a drink: Have these bars with a pineapple peach smoothie or hard peach iced tea.

A hand holding a bitten pumpkin chocolate chip bar over a wooden surface, proving just how perfectly pumpkin and chocolate go together.

How to Store Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips

Store: These moist, cake-like bars keep for about 4 days in an airtight container on the countertop, or up to a week in the refrigerator.
Freeze: They are also freezer-friendly if you want to double up and freeze a batch.
Thaw: Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Three pumpkin chocolate chip bars stacked on each other, topped and filled with chocolate chips—proof that pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly.

Top Tips

Let butter cool: Prevents the egg from scrambling when mixed.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the flour disappears.
Use good chocolate: High quality chips melt better and taste richer.
Line the pan: Makes it easier to remove and slice cleanly.

Two pumpkin chocolate chip bars stacked on a wooden surface, with chocolate chips scattered around—proof that pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly.

Pumpkin and Chocolate Bars FAQs

Are these bars very sweet?

They are moderately sweet, balanced by the spices and pumpkin.

Can I make this in a larger pan?

Yes, just adjust baking time and check for doneness.

Close-up of a pumpkin chocolate chip bar with melty chocolate chips on a wooden surface, proving that pumpkin and chocolate go together perfectly.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Pumpkin chocolate chip bars stacked and scattered on parchment and a cooling rack, these pumpkin squares with chocolate chips make the perfect cozy treat.
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5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

By: Bella Bucchiotti
These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are an easy way to enjoy fall baking. With warm spices and gooey chocolate chips, they’re soft, flavorful and comforting. This recipe is great for bakers of all levels and always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
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Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a large, microwave safe bowl melt the butter. Let it sit a few minutes to cool.
  • Add the egg, pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the flour and combine. Make sure that you don't over mix.
  • Stir in 1 ¼ cups of the chocolate chips.
  • Place batter in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with rest of the chocolate chips. Smooth the top lightly with a spatula.
  • Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let butter cool: Prevents the egg from scrambling when mixed.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the flour disappears.
Use good chocolate: High quality chips melt better and taste richer.
Line the pan: Makes it easier to remove and slice cleanly.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2639IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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Baking ingredients on a tray: flour, pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, egg, melted butter, brown sugar, spices, vanilla—everything you need for an easy pumpkin squares recipe with chocolate chips.
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Pumpkin chocolate chip bars bring together everything that makes fall baking so special. You get cozy pumpkin flavor, fragrant spices and melted chocolate in one easy recipe. Perfect for school snacks, coffee breaks or dessert, this is one pumpkin treat you’ll want to make on repeat all season. These bars are quick to prep and even quicker to disappear.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 4 votes (1 rating without comment)

3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I baked the pumpkin chocolate chip bars last weekend, and they vanished in minutes! Clearly, the family loved it.

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