My kitchen is unpacked!! I have been spoiled with a large kitchen for the last 5 years. The kitchen in our rental is a very nice kitchen, but it is much smaller than my old one. I was only able to unpack about 1/2 of my stuff (I have way too much stuff). It is really nice that we have an unfinished basement to store everything in. I attempted baking for the first time at high altitude this weekend. The results weren't perfect, but they were not nearly as bad as I feared. Stay tuned for some yummy recipes once I get the hang of it!
Thank you to Kita (Pass the Sushi), Liz (That Skinny Chick Can Bake), and Kelly (Eat Yourself Skinny) for filling in for me last week. You all did a wonderful job, and I appreciate your help!
These bars are one of the last things I made in my old kitchen. My husband and I were both going to meet friends for lunch, and I had a few things to use in my pantry so I made these bars. Unfortunately my husband forgot his plate of treats on the counter. Rami, this is what you missed out on! Shannon on the other hand received her plate of goodies! I received an email from her later that night asking if I posted this recipe yet, because they were TO DIE FOR!!! Well here it is! This would make a great alternative to Pumpkin Pie this week!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
From Bake at 350
Printable Recipe
2 cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/8 tsp Allspice
1/8 tsp Cloves
1 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter, softened
1 1/4 cup Sugar
1 Egg
2 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 bag Chocolate Chips
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 13x9 pan.
Mix together the flour, spices, baking soda and salt. (You could use 2 tsp pumpkin pie instead of all the spices if you had it).
Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the egg & vanilla. Beat in the pumpkin puree. (It will look chunky and gross, but don't worry, that is what it is supposed to look like).
Add the in the flour mixture, and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter into your pan. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. A toothpick will come out mostly clean. Cool completely in pan before cutting.
Pumpkin and chocolate is a killer combination!!!
ReplyDeleteYUM!
I bookmarked this one!
ReplyDeleteMmm, nothing like chocolate chip pumpkon bars. i lvoe how moist and liberally chocolatey yours look!
ReplyDeleteOh I would go for one bar right now with my coffee:)) Fantastic recipe..yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Sandra. :)
ReplyDeleteMy current kitchen needs work (not bad but I want to redo it) - I always had really fantastic kitchens and one day this one will be too.
Great bar! And glad you are up and running even if it is a smaller kitchen.
ReplyDeleteYay for being unpacked! :-)
ReplyDeleteThese look perfect! I would pick these over pumpkin pie. I'm not really a fan of pumpkin pie so these are perfect for me on the holiday!
This sounds lovely! Great bar!
ReplyDeleteI'm the weirdo who doesn't like chocolate, but I'm sure these would be just as delicious without the chocolate chips! Great recipe. x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Erin! I'm happy that you're all settled (for now). I feel for you about a small kitchen. My kitchen isn't small.. but I have too much stuff!! I'm a little cooking stuff addicted. :) These pumpkin chocolate chip bars look amazing. I'm really getting into putting chocolate and pumpkin together. PS.. Tomorrow I have an award coming your way… so be sure to check out my 11-22 post. :)
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful, I bet these are so moist. Yum! I'm glad you are unpacked! Hopefully the rental will be short-lived! :)
ReplyDeleteErin, These look wonderful! Isn't it nice having your kitchen all unpacked? Congratulations again on a successful move and successful baking at a high altitude. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI always forget how good pumpkin and chocolate are together--this is a nice reminder. hope you're settling in well!
ReplyDeleteI firmly believe that you can never have too much kitchen stuff. These bars look delicious. I am still contemplating what I want for Thanksgiving dessert. I really don't like pie although we will have plenty of that. I think these might do the trick for me.
ReplyDeleteI made a version of these recently too, and loved them! I store a ton of baking pans and ingredients in my basement too, the kitchen just can't handle it all :)
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of pumpkin...perfect for fall! Hope you are settling in to the new home well :) The first room I unpack is always the kitchen...I don't feel settled until I can cook a meal, even if it's amidst boxes.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even think about the high altitude! Oh no!!! Im glad things aren't as bad as they could be.
ReplyDeleteI have to say every time for the last two weeks when I open a post from you I sit down and get ready to see where you are on this big adventure of yours. It's been exciting to read about it through your blog. I am honored to be in a group with Liz and Kelly and that you had me guest post for you. Thank you. :)
Glad you are all settled in your new home! I bet you were so happy to get your kitchen set up. Getting my kitchen unpacked after moving always makes it feel more like home! These pumpkin bars were a great way to start things off in the new place!
ReplyDeleteYAy! You're in your new home! Congratulations and the pumpkin bars look amazing! It's tough to go from a big to a small kitchen, but if anyone can make amazing foods from a small space...it's you!
ReplyDeleteYay for being unpacked! Glad you're getting settled! I'm all about pumpkin right now, so these bars are right up my alley. They sound great!
ReplyDeleteErin...glad to have you back. And happy that you are finally getting settled. These pumpkin chocolate chip bars look so good! Never even considered that whole altitude thing! Hope you find your groove soon! : )
ReplyDeleteYour bars look so delicious! I made Martha's recipe last week and they turned out perfect too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are in and happy. I have a small kitchen, you learn to work around it. I am sure you will adjust to the altitude change and your food will be as scrumptious as it always is. These look remarkable. See you adjusted already!
ReplyDeleteI love anything with pumpkin and anything with chocolate - these bars are the perfect combination. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI never even thought about your having to change your baking methods due to the higher altitude. Looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures! These bars are a good place to start!
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