Yossy Arefi’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Bars.Photo:Fred Hardy IIYossy Arefiis serving pumpkin flavor at her Thanksgiving dinner but not with apie.“The bars are somewhere between a cookie and cake, packed with warm spices and lots of chocolate, so there is something for everyone," says the author of theSnacking Bakescookbook. “Pumpkin, spice and chocolate are a delicious trio and these bars combine the three in an easy to make and easy to love package.“The food blogger suggests keeping your sweets selection simple on Turkey Day. “Thanksgiving can be a big lift for the cooks in the house, so an easy dessert is always a great idea,” Arefi says.Yossy Arefi’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Bars1 cup packed light brown sugar½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted⅓ cup canned unsweetened pumpkin1 Tbsp. neutral oil1 tsp. vanilla extract2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. ground cardamom½ tsp. fine sea salt¼ tsp. ground allspice½ tsp. baking soda1½ cups (about 6⅜ oz.) all-purpose flour1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided1.Preheat oven to 350º with a rack in center position. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, or brush with butter. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Set aside.2.Whisk together brown sugar and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined. Add pumpkin, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, salt and allspice; whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in baking soda. Gently fold in flour and¾cup of the chocolate chips until just combined.3.Transfer dough to prepared pan, and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining¼cup chocolate chips over top, and press them gently into surface.4.Bake until light golden brown but still jiggles slightly in center, about 30 minutes.5.Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then use parchment overhangs to lift bars out of pan. Slice and serve.Serves:9Active time:20 minutesTotal time:1 hour, 20 minutes
Yossy Arefi’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Bars.Photo:Fred Hardy II
Fred Hardy II
Yossy Arefiis serving pumpkin flavor at her Thanksgiving dinner but not with apie.“The bars are somewhere between a cookie and cake, packed with warm spices and lots of chocolate, so there is something for everyone,” says the author of theSnacking Bakescookbook. “Pumpkin, spice and chocolate are a delicious trio and these bars combine the three in an easy to make and easy to love package.“The food blogger suggests keeping your sweets selection simple on Turkey Day. “Thanksgiving can be a big lift for the cooks in the house, so an easy dessert is always a great idea,” Arefi says.Yossy Arefi’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Bars1 cup packed light brown sugar½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted⅓ cup canned unsweetened pumpkin1 Tbsp. neutral oil1 tsp. vanilla extract2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. ground cardamom½ tsp. fine sea salt¼ tsp. ground allspice½ tsp. baking soda1½ cups (about 6⅜ oz.) all-purpose flour1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided1.Preheat oven to 350º with a rack in center position. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, or brush with butter. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Set aside.2.Whisk together brown sugar and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined. Add pumpkin, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, salt and allspice; whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in baking soda. Gently fold in flour and¾cup of the chocolate chips until just combined.3.Transfer dough to prepared pan, and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining¼cup chocolate chips over top, and press them gently into surface.4.Bake until light golden brown but still jiggles slightly in center, about 30 minutes.5.Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then use parchment overhangs to lift bars out of pan. Slice and serve.Serves:9Active time:20 minutesTotal time:1 hour, 20 minutes
Yossy Arefiis serving pumpkin flavor at her Thanksgiving dinner but not with apie.
“The bars are somewhere between a cookie and cake, packed with warm spices and lots of chocolate, so there is something for everyone,” says the author of theSnacking Bakescookbook. “Pumpkin, spice and chocolate are a delicious trio and these bars combine the three in an easy to make and easy to love package.”
The food blogger suggests keeping your sweets selection simple on Turkey Day. “Thanksgiving can be a big lift for the cooks in the house, so an easy dessert is always a great idea,” Arefi says.
Yossy Arefi’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Bars
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup canned unsweetened pumpkin
1 Tbsp. neutral oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground cardamom
½ tsp. fine sea salt
¼ tsp. ground allspice
½ tsp. baking soda
1½ cups (about 6⅜ oz.) all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1.Preheat oven to 350º with a rack in center position. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, or brush with butter. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Set aside.
2.Whisk together brown sugar and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined. Add pumpkin, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, salt and allspice; whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in baking soda. Gently fold in flour and¾cup of the chocolate chips until just combined.
3.Transfer dough to prepared pan, and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining¼cup chocolate chips over top, and press them gently into surface.
4.Bake until light golden brown but still jiggles slightly in center, about 30 minutes.
5.Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then use parchment overhangs to lift bars out of pan. Slice and serve.
Serves:9Active time:20 minutesTotal time:1 hour, 20 minutes
source: people.com
