Halloween Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.