Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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