Nestle Pumpkin Spice Blondie Cookie Bars with Brown Sugar
These soft, chewy blondie bars combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with rich brown sugar and butter for a perfect fall treat. Loaded with Nestle pumpkin spice morsels throughout and sprinkled on top, they bake into golden bars with a tender texture that's somewhere between a cookie and a brownie. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or cozy autumn gatherings when you want something easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and grease jelly roll pan
- 2
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl
- 3
Beat sugar and butter until creamy using electric mixer
- 4
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract
- 5
Add flour mixture one cup at a time, beating on lowest speed
- 6
Stir in most of the pumpkin spice morsels
- 7
Spread batter into prepared pan
- 8
Sprinkle remaining morsels on top
- 9
Bake until top is golden brown
- 10
Cool completely in pan on wire rack
- 11
Cut into bars and store covered
Tips
Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting of the bars.
Don't overbake - bars should be just golden brown on top but still soft in center for perfect texture.
Let bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling and get clean edges.
Good to Know
Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to one week.
Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered.
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake to avoid dry, crumbly bars - remove when just golden brown on top.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
FAQ
Can I freeze these bars?
Yes, wrap individual bars in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
What if I don't have a jelly roll pan?
Use a 9x13 inch pan instead, but increase baking time by 5-10 minutes and check for doneness.
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead?
Yes, substitute equal amount of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or white chocolate chips for different flavors.