Pumpkin Chocolate Bars

Since it's that time of year again, I decided to post one of my favorite pumpkin recipes. These bars have a pumpkin taste that is not too overpowering, but makes them quite moist. These were definitely a hit with my roommates and I cannot wait to make them again!

Yield: 20 bars 

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup canned pumpkin (pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1/2 cup canola oil (vegetable oil works too)
1-1/2 cups sugar 
1 tablespoon vanilla 
2 cups chocolate chips 

1.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees and oil a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
2.) Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3.) In a large bowl, combine pumpkin and baking powder. Add oil, sugar and vanilla. Combine well and then mix dry ingredients into wet (1/2 at a time). Mix in chocolate chips.
4.) Pour batter into pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
5.) Bake for 22 minutes and cool before cutting into bars.

This makes a great treat for Halloween parties or any fall get together! 

Adapted from VegNews