Pumpkin Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Cozy up with these irresistibly soft and gooey Pumpkin Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, the perfect Fall treat with a buzz! They blend the rich, sweetness of pumpkin with a hint of bold espresso and melty chocolate chips. Each bite is like a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but better. The Pumpkin Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easy to make, beautifully spiced, and impossible to resist. You’ll keep going back for more!
the details of the pumpkin espresso cookie bars
What makes these cookie bars so great? Well, they take a classic Fall flavor, gooey chocolate, and espresso to make a coffee lovers dream treat. The chocolate chips make the cookie melt in your mouth. The pumpkin flavor is warm, with fresh notes of autumn. The espresso powder adds a bold flavor that enhances the chocolate and spices, as well as, balances the cookie bars’ sweetness. Finally, the sprinkle of sea salt creates a delicious flavor balance with the pools of chocolate.
All in all, I think this cookie bar is perfect as is. It comes together quickly, helps satisfy your dessert cravings with little mess, and is perfect for the Fall season. If you wanted to make some changes to the cookie bars, you could add chopped pecans. The nutty taste will enhance the already insane flavor profiles. You could also omit the espresso powder and just have plain Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Substitutions or no substitutions, these cookie bars are bound to be delicious.
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Pumpkin Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin blotted
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 tbsp espresso instant powder or fresh from grinder
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- sea salt or flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, butter, and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth
- Next, add the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and espresso powder. Stir until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place the dough in the lined baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the cookie bars for 22-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown, but center is still gooey. If you prefer a standard cookie texture, bake longer in 2 minute intervals until center is almost set.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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