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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

October 31, 2018 by Jenn 48 Comments

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I know that for many people, pumpkin automatically makes them think of fall. Well, if you are only enjoying the deliciousness of pumpkin in the fall months, you are totally missing out! I really enjoy pumpkin, but oddly enough, I am not a fan of pumpkin pie at all. I detest it! I do, however, love to add a little Pumpkin Can in a variety of dishes year-round, like chili, mac and cheese and a ton of delicious baked goods, like the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

It will come as no surprise to you that I absolutely love to bake. As a baker (and I certainly don’t use that term in any professional sense, my baking feet are firmly planted on the ground), I often find myself rummaging through my kitchen for ingredients for recipes I am working on…and coming up empty handed.

Through years of trial and error, I’ve found that pumpkin can serve as a substitute for baking staples like oil and eggs. After experimenting with substitutions, I’ve found that I really love the subtle taste of pumpkin in my everyday recipes, like cookies, brownies, blondies – even waffles and pancakes!

Oh, but this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe? It’s one of my best creations ever!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

Why should you include pumpkin in your diet?

Pumpkin is such a versatile vegetable, and it can be used in a many different sweet and savory dishes – any time of year! And pumpkin SHOULD be a part of your diet throughout the year, because it’s a super food!

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Did you know that Pumpkin is full of fiber and Vitamin A, and is packed with Beta Carotene? When I replace eggs and oil in recipes with pumpkin puree, I am not only reducing the fat content, but I am adding nutritional content to my dishes! You can also stir a little pumpkin puree into jarred or prepared sauces to help reduce the amount of sodium in each serving.

See, I told you that pumpkin is a super food!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 a mashed banana (or 1 egg)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Libby’s canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 12 ounce bag of milk chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars are full of good stuff: pumpkin, banana, dark chocolate – you’re getting a nice dose of antioxidants from the dark chocolate, potassium from the bananas and Beta Carotene, Vitamin A and fiber from the pumpkin.

Healthy Tip: You can even substitute applesauce or coconut oil for the butter in this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe if you like, but it might change the consistency of the cookie bars, so I suggest halving this recipe if you are going to do so to see how they turn out.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Beat together cream banana, butter and sugar until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then beat in the vanilla, baking soda and salt. Beat in pumpkin puree until you have a light and fluffy dough. It will resemble a mousse and don’t be afraid to taste it; there’s no raw eggs, so it is safe to eat!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

Add in flour and beat at low speed until you have a soft, smooth dough. Stir in chocolate chips.

Your batter will be too thick to pour into your greased baking dish, so you will have to spread it until it’s even. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. I stopped mine at 35 minutes and used a toothpick (insert it in the middle) to check done-ness.  Your toothpick should come out clean with maybe a crumb or two.

You can either set the baking dish on a wire rack to cool or move to the refrigerator to set quickly.

Tip: I always refrigerate brownies, bars and breads before cutting and serving so that they are easier to cut and hold their shape for presentation. I also used a CutCo paring knife to cut them into bars – that’s how I got that super sharp edge!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 a mashed banana or 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Libby's canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 12 ounce bag of milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips

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Comments

  1. Lindsey says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Those look soft and divine! Pumpkin is so easy to cook with!

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  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Pumpkin AND chocolate….I could die. Those are two of my favorite things in the whole world! These sound awesome.

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  3. Jessica says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I never thought to use the Libby’s Pumpkin Filling for anything other than pie! These looks so yummy and the giant chocolate chips are calling my name.

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  4. Terry says

    April 22, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I just got a container of pumpkin out of the freezer and had no idea what I was going to do with it, but it needs to be used up. When I figure out what I can use as a sweetner, I am going to try this.

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    • Barbara says

      September 15, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Try using MONK sweetner instead of sugar; you’ll have sweetness without the calories. Or, do a 1/2 sugar and 1/2 MONK. And…you can also add in organic raw honey.

      Reply
  5. Mitch says

    April 22, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Oh Jenn, you are killing my diet! I love chocolate chip cookies of any kind!

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  6. Kecia says

    April 22, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I craved pumpkin SO MUCH while pregnant last year. I haven’t really had any since Thanksgiving though. I need to grab a can and make these cookie bars!

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  7. Tracey Tabone says

    April 22, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Pumpkin and chocolate?! What an awesome combo.

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  8. Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    These look delicious! I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate. I’ve pinned and plan to try someone soon.

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  9. Angela says

    April 22, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I cannot believe I am craving pumpkin right now. But yes you got me!

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  10. Henrietta says

    April 22, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I’ve been trying to use pumpkin more throughout the year, too. I love it and you’re right – it adds so much flavor and Vitamin A to foods! Definitely pinning your pumpkin cookie bars for later (I’ve got an extra can of pumpkin to use for them, woo!)

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  11. Veronica says

    April 22, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I guess it’s really true. Chocolate chips go with anything. That looks really delicious and I am sure the chocolate chips made them even better

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  12. Melissa says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    These look so yummy. I love Libby’s pumpkin, like to make pumpkin muffins with it.

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  13. Karen says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    These look so delicious! I love anything with pumpkin in it. I don’t care what season it is!

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  14. valmg says

    April 22, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    Your cookie bars look delicious! LOL, great minds – I made a pumpkin chocolate chip cake.

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  15. Beth says

    April 22, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Those do look delicious. I may have to make them.

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  16. Brandi says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I love pumpkin. And you are right, I think fall when I hear it. Which is a good thing when you live in a hot state. I have a can of pumpkin in the cabinet now. I think I’ll put it to good use.

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  17. Maggie says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I love pumpkin AND Libbeys!! This recipe sounds just delicious. 🙂

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  18. Melissa says

    April 22, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    I love Libby’s and this looks SO delicious! I definitely am going to have to make this soon.

    Reply
  19. Liz Mays says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:06 am

    OH my goodness, these look FANTASTIC. I totally want at least two of them!

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  20. Cam | Bibs and Baubles says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:58 am

    OK, these look DIVINE! Seriously, I want one. That is all…

    Reply
  21. mommy2jam says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:09 am

    These look amazing!!! I will have to make these for my older one, he loves pumpkin.

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  22. Marina says

    April 23, 2014 at 6:58 am

    You can never go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate

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  23. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Mmmmmm…..nom nom nom!!!!! I totally just licked my screen! I love pumpkin ANY time of year and you’re right! If people aren’t using it year round, they’re missing out! I often substitute pumpkin for oil and eggs in muffin recipes. I have one favorite recipe that I make and all it is is boxed cake mix and a can of pumpkin. Makes the most moist and delicious muffins EVER! These bars looooook sooooo delish!!

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  24. Christie says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:39 am

    WoW, these look absolutely amazing! Can you deliver?

    Reply
  25. Keikilani says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:52 am

    You had me at pumpkin! Adding chocolate chips just makes it over the top! Love!

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  26. Krystal says

    April 23, 2014 at 10:22 am

    PUMPKIN?! It’s making me think of fall already. 🙂

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  27. Autumn says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:05 am

    These chocolate chip pumpkin cookie bars look scrumptious! I love pumpkin, but never thought about using it to bake things year-round.

    Reply
  28. Rosey says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Those do look absolutely delicious. I like pumpkin in a recipe.

    Reply
  29. Onica {MommyFactor} says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I haven’t tried pumpkin and chocolate ship before. I bet it has a great moist taste and texture. It certainly looks like a yummy snack.

    Reply
  30. Amanda says

    April 23, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Pumpkin isn’t just for fall! It’s packed full of good stuff! This recipe looks delicious!

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  31. Krissy says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! My daughter LOVES pumpkin pie, I bet she’d flip over these chocolate chip pumpkin cookie bars!

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  32. Alesha says

    April 23, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I usually don’t think of having pumpkin anything other than in the Fall, but I really do love it and should make more with it year round. Those cookie bars look awesome; I’ll have to break the mold and make them now, in Spring! 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe!

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  33. Ash says

    April 23, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Those look so yummy! I like the chocolate to break up the pumpkin.

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  34. Toni says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Oh my, these look so good. I love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies so I bet I would love these.

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  35. Tatanisha W says

    April 23, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Oh wow– this looks totally delicious! I’m not a big fan of pumpkin, but I would be willing to give these a try 🙂

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  36. Laura says

    April 27, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Visiting from Saturday Night Fever. I love baking with pumpkin and these look delicious. I co-host Sweet and Savoury Sunday and would for you to stop by and share these and other recipes with us when the party goes live tonight . Have a great day!

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  37. Sandy says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    I made these last night. They are DELICIOUS!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Gina says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Yum! My two favorite flavors, and I have one can of pumpkin leftover from winter baking. Can’t wait to try these.

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  39. Tammy says

    October 7, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Goodness what a heavenly pumpkin dessert. These bars look so good…I cannot image how delicious they are!

    Passing by from Two Cup 🙂 Have a wonderful day.

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  40. Linda B says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    It’s making my mouth water. Pumpkin and chocolate together.

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    October 19, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I’m just going to give you a big right on!. I like pumpkin, but not pumpkin pie all that much. My favorite thing to combine with pumpkin is chocolate. These bars look good!
    Thank you for linking them with See Ya in the Gumbo.

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  42. Cheryl says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    YUM! Pinned, tweeted, see you next week on The Yuck Stops Here! HUGS

    Reply
  43. Ann says

    November 21, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Your recipe says 1 cup of butter, but your pic shows one stick, which is 1/2 cup. I just made the recipe with one cup and they seem too soft and greasy.

    Reply
  44. Thomas Carroll says

    February 28, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Pumpkin is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins, it is also an amazing natural skin treatment. Share with you health benefits of pumpkins:

    Reply
  45. Char Finamore says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Delicious – but I did add 2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice. Otherwise I think they would taste like a chocolate chip bare cookie and you would not appreciate the pumpkin. 🙂

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  46. Char Finamore says

    October 17, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I added 2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice and they were delicious!

    Reply
  47. Andrea says

    November 12, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    These bars are fantastic! The pairing of dark or semisweet chocolate with pumpkin is heavenly and far underutilized. I did make the following modifications:
    Add 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
    Divide chocolate chips. Add 1 cup to batter and bake as directed. Remove from oven amd immediately sprinkle remaining 1 cup chips over bars. Wait 5 minutes, then spread melted chocolate chips. Cool completely to serve.
    Perfection. Thanks!

    Reply

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