Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars are the ultimate fall-inspired treat, perfect for cozy afternoons and seasonal celebrations. Made with wholesome rolled oats, real pumpkin puree, and a blend of warm pumpkin pie spices, these cookie bars strike a balance between chewy and soft-baked textures. Each bite is studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, delivering a touch of indulgence to complement the hearty oat base. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, these bars are baked in a single 8x8-inch pan, making them a simple yet impressive dessert or snack for any occasion. Whether enjoyed straight from the pan or packed for lunchboxes, these bars are sure to satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to gently mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 0.25 cup of chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This helps them set for easier slicing.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 16 squares.

Step 11

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3697.1

Total Fat 173.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 480.3mg	0%
Sodium 1401.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 523.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 313.3g
Protein 56.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 317.0mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 1213.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 53.9%