It may be in the 90s in Connecticut this week, but it’s September and that means pumpkin.
Since I’ve been recipe testing all summer, I’ve bought and consumed many cans of pumpkin already. But somehow it’s just different when it’s season of pumpkin spice lattes.
I’ve actually never had a PSL (because I kinda hate coffee) but say the name and everyone around you knows you’re in the fall spirit!
These pumpkin pecan chip cookie bars were not supposed to be pumpkin pecan chip cookie bars. They were supposed to be pumpkin turtle something-or-others, but I had a few caramel incidents and these were born instead.
These pumpkin pecan chip cookies bars are made all the more [umpkin-y and pecan-y by the pumpkin pecan butter I got at Williams Sonoma. I’m definitely more of a Sur la Table or Crate & Barrel girl, but I did pick up some fun odds and ends at Williams Sonoma, this butter being one of them.
Obviously if you don’t have pumpkin pecan butter, you can sub regular pumpkin or even apple butter!
These blondies are mixed, poured into a pan, and out of the oven to be drizzled with chocolate in 30 minutes or less! This is definitely an easy recipe and only dirties one bowl!
Once they’re cooled, these blondies slice beautifully. Crisp edges, chewy middle, and lots of pecans and chocolate chips for texture…
…Okay can someone make and mail me some of these, like, now? I miss them.
- ½ cup pumpkin pecan butter
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup mini vegan chocolate chips + 2 tbsp for topping
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line the bottom of a greased 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and pecans in a large mixing bowl with a whisk.
- Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in ½ cup chocolate chips and pecans.
- Transfer to prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 17-20 minutes, until golden.
- Melt 2 tbsp chocolate chips and drizzle over bars.
- Cool to room temp on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
*adapted from Minimalist Baker
Do you have a kitchen in college? It’s tough when you have to rely on the dining hall.
These look fantastic! I have issues with caramel, too. It hardly ever behaves!
Yup, but I really don’t plan on using it a lot this year- surprisingly, the caf food is great 🙂
These look like something I would easily get addicted to! I’ve never had pumpkin butter but now I’m dying to try it!
It’s amazing!
Bring on the pumpkin! I’m eagerly awaiting until next Tuesday when Starbucks brings back the Pumpkin Spice Lattes! 🙂 Until then, I’ll just chow down on these bars…looks fantastic!
Haha same! I’ve been testing pumpkin recipes all summer 🙂
We would demolish these in one sitting. I’m sure of it. Especially because it includes our kryptonite: pumpkin butter. Cannot wait to try them!
Hope school is going well!!
Thanks!
I might not be totally ready for pumpkin, but I am definitely ready for these bars! I’m sure the pumpkin pecan butter adds awesome flavor.
It definitely does 🙂
It’s over 90 here today but I say bring on the pumpkin and apple! These bars look amazing! That pumpkin pecan butter!
Thanks, Ashley!!
That pumpkin butter is the best!!! It’s actually a local company for me and the are based just a few minutes form me! Haha! They rock!
That’s awesome 🙂
That pumpkin pecan butter sound amazing! Love baking with pumpkin this time of year! Will have to try these bars. 🙂
LMK if you end up trying them!
These are soo mouthwatering, Medha! I’ve not gotten on the pumpkin train yet, but these bars are nudging me! Pumkin butter is one of my favorite things to make with pumpkin, so I can’t wait to make a new batch and then whip these up! Delicious my dear!
Thanks so much!!
The bars look amazing Medha! I need to start baking with pumpkin, haven’t started yet!
It’s the best 🙂
The texture on these cookie bars is AMAZING!!! I’m drooling over these. I’m so happy it’s September, and we can all let our pumpkin recipes take over the Internet!!!
Right?! And thanks so much 🙂
Could these bars be any more moist!! Looks fabulous!
Thanks!
Oh. my. gosh. These bars look so amazing! The thick and chewy and fudgy factor, yes yes and yes! I’m so excited about the return of all things pumpkin. It makes my heart happy. Love how you baked it up with pecans and chocolate chips!
Thanks, girl 🙂
Ooof, my mouth is watering out of control! I love any bar/pumpkin/chocolate treat, and this is covering all of my cravings right now. I need to get some of that pumpkin butter in my hot little hands..it looks deeeelish!
Thank you 🙂
Wow, these look so perfectly moist! And that pecan pumpkin butter sounds amazing. Definitely going to get my hands on some pronto!
It’s awesome!
Bring on these fantastic cookie bars! They look absolutely to die for!
Thanks!!
It was so hot today here too but I’m ready for all the pumpkin! Love these bars! The pumpkin pecan butter sounds amazing!
Thanks!
HEL-LO gooey pumpkin bars! Yum!
🙂
These look just perfect! I am so excited it’s fall again – time for pumpkin!!!
Pinned – Oh how I am going to make a lot of pumpkin stuff this fall 😀
Thanks for the pin!
I am going to have to adapt these to a GF version because OH MY GOODNESS these bars look incredible. I love the idea of using pumpkin pecan butter. YUM!
Thanks, Lauren!
These look awesome Medha, so glad they turned into bars! I’m excited about pumpkin season!
Me too!
I haven’t had a bite of pumpkin sense last fall but these bars are making me excited to dip my toes into the orange colored koolaid.
🙂
Hooray for pumpkin season! These bars look and sound fantastic. I only wish I could have tasted all the recipe development sessions you had this summer – I bet they were all delicious!
Haha you’re too nice!
Yay for pumpkin! These look downright amazing, Medha! I’ve never had pumpkin butter, and really need to try it.
Thanks, Marcie!
Pumpkin and pecan? YES! This recipe has made me so excited for Autumn, as that means it is pumpkin and pecan season. I love that these are vegan too.
Thanks, Dannii!
haha, Medha, I’m with you! It’s in the 90s here in WI too, but it’s September and that means pumpkin!!! LOVE these pumpkin cookie bars!!! oh my gawd, they look so good!!! going to try these!
LMK if you do!
These look amazing!! Oh my word! What a delicious recipe!! …and I totes hear ya, it’s so hot… but I’m SO ready for fall! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Cailee!
September definitely means that it’s time for pumpkin! These bars look fantastic, Medha. Love that they’re vegan too!
Thank you!
Pumpkin Pecan Butter is a THING? Oh my gosh. These bars are gorg!!
YES!
These pumpkin bars are stunning! I can’t even believe that such a thing as pumpkin butter exists and that you made cookie bars blondie things out of it!
Thanks 🙂
Medha, I’m in Boston and it’s also 90 degrees. I still can’t get into the fall cooking groove, but maybe these delicious bars will finally get me there 🙂 I love it when mistakes in the kitchen result in delicious creations like this!
Right?! And thanks!
Oooh baby, I like your pumpkin autumn spirit and these bars look awesome! I just pinned and bookmarked to my saved recipes 🙂
Thanks, Nicole!
Bring on the pumpkin goodness! I love that you have been recipe testing pumpkin treats all summer! I wish I lived near you! These bars look amazing!!!!
Haha 🙂 Thanks!
Oh yum! I love pumpkin in baked goods. Your “caramel incidents” sound interesting. I’ve had a few of those myself 🙂 . P.S. It’s nice to meet you. This is my first time seeing your space over here. Quite beautiful. Looking forward to more of those pumpkin recipe tests you mentioned 🙂
They’re definitely coming up! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Medha – I’m also from Connecticut. I can’t believe how hot it’s been. I teach in a non-AC school, and it’s been so tough to stay focused.
Ugh it was so hot today and will be tomorrow, too, but it looks to cool down after that!