Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

0 Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
1 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
2 Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully incorporated.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
4 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bars tough.
5 Gently fold in the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6 Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for a decorative touch.
7 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The bars should still be slightly fudgy in the center
8 Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy!