Pumpkin-Orange Chocolate Chip Bars with Almond Glaze

Ingredients

- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar

- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Additional Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips

- Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Line a 9"x13" baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt, and sugar until well combined.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

6. Add Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

7. Transfer to Baking Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.

8. Bake:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool:
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

10. Prepare Almond Glaze:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, powdered sugar, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.

11. Glaze the Bars:
- Once the bars are cool, drizzle the almond glaze over the top in a zigzag pattern, using a spoon or a small piping bag.

12. Serve:
- Cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Pumpkin bars
- Chocolate chip dessert
- Orange glaze
- Fall desserts
- Pumpkin recipes
- Holiday baking
- Easy desserts
- Almond glaze
- Seasonal treat
- Baking recipes

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,128 total calories for the entire dish

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