Ingredients
12tbspbutter,softened
1cupbrown sugar
1cuppumpkin puree
2eggs
1tspvanilla
1¾cupsflour
½tspcinnamon
½tsppumpkin pie spice
1tspbaking soda
¼tspsalt
1cupsemisweet chocolate chips
15caramels,unwrapped, such as Kraft, plus more for topping
¼cupheavy cream
pecans,optional
Preparation
Cream together butter and sugar. Mix in pumpkin, eggs and vanilla.
In another bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread ½ of the batter in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
In a microwave safe bowl, microwave caramels and heavy cream, stirring every 20 seconds, until smooth. Pour caramel into pan.
Drop spoonfuls of remaining batter on top of caramel. Use a knife or spatula to gently spread the batter over the caramel. It’s okay a few spots of caramel aren’t completely covered.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Top with additional caramel and nuts if desired. Enjoy!
