Pumpkin Muffin Blondie Bars (Print Version)

Moist pumpkin bars combine muffin softness and blondie chew, with white chocolate and autumn spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

14 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
15 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
06 - Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 even bars.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make in one bowl
  • Tender, moist texture with cozy fall spices
02 -
  • Bars stay moist for 4 days when stored airtight
  • Substitute white chocolate with dark or milk for variety
03 -
  • For best texture, don't overmix after adding flour
  • Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top before baking for flavor contrast
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