Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Squares

MSMD310's Note:

These are delicious, moist cake squares that are simple to make. I made them 3-4 times this holiday season and received many compliments. My husband prefered them without the chocolate chips. Adapted from Martha's new Everyday Food magazine.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 -3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 12 ounces chocolate chips (you may omit)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil.
3. Whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
5. To butter/sugar, beat in egg and and vanilla.
6. Beat in pumpkin puree- batter may appear curdled at this point.
7. mix in dry ingredients until combined.
8. Fold in chocolate chips.
9. Spread evenly in pan and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
10. Edges should come away from the side, and inserted toothpick should come out clean.
11. Cool in pan, then cut into 24 squares for serving.

Reviews

[mich26]

Delicious! They reminded me of pumpkin bread, but in squares, but when I compared recipes these actually have less sugar. I think these will be replacing my pumpkin bread from now on!

[CindyMarie]

These are extremely moist and delicious! I first made them last fall when I saw the recipe on Martha Stewart's TV Show. My husband LOVES these! I've made them many times.

[Philamom]

I made these for a mom's club get together and everyone really liked them