Well, it’s happened. Pumpkin has made an appearance in my kitchen, and it’s not leaving anytime soon! Despite the fact that it’s in the upper 80’s, possibly getting into the 90’s, it’s September and I’m ready for fall baking.
This is the longest I’ve held out on pumpkin baking for the last couple of years, so we’re diving in with no turning back. Since it’s the first pumpkin recipe of the season, it had to be a good one.
And it was. These loaded pumpkin blondies didn’t disappoint!
I actually had these pumpkin blondies on my baking list from last fall but never got around to them. I couldn’t let them get pushed aside this season, so they made their way to the top.
I can already tell you that they will be making another appearance before the season is over! These loaded pumpkin blondies are super easy to make and are packed with salted caramel, pecans, and lots of chocolate!
A combination of white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate provide rich, creamy sweetness that accents the salted caramel perfectly. The salted caramel isn’t just a drizzle, it’s a whole layer that’s stuffed between the layers of blondie that starts to soak a little into the bottom layer as the bars bake.
Gooey caramel and melty chocolate. . .you really can’t go wrong when those two things are involved! The chopped pecans add a bit of nuttiness and texture to these soft bars.
Ready for fall, or not, you’ll want to make these bars soon!
- 1¼ C all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ C butter, softened
- ½ C brown sugar
- ¼ C sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ C white chocolate chips
- ½ C semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ C chopped pecans
- ½ C homemade salted caramel or store bought caramel sauce (not caramel syrup)
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in pumpkin until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Spread half of batter into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Spread caramel over the top. Top with remaining dough.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until top is light golden brown.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Cut into bars and serve. Store in an airtight container.
Chicago Jogger says
I love everything pumpkin right now! These bars look insanely good. Pinning to my Pumpkin board right away!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Okay, these are over the top. Sitting here on the phone with my sister telling her she has to make these!! YUM!!
Medha @ Whiak & Shout says
We are twinning right now! Pinning your pumpkin blondies 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I’ve got some pumpkin goodies baking in my kitchen this morning. Tis the season 🙂
Beth says
Gosh, I must be really holding back because I’m not sharing new pumpkin recipes until the end of September!! But I am really enjoying seeing all the new pumpkin creations this year. I know these blondies would disappear quickly!
Joanne says
I’m still nto sure I can hop on the pumpkin bandwagon just yet…but soon. Very soon. Especially if you keep making luscious pumpkin recipes like this one!
lori says
Okay my priority list has been modified and this is at the TOP! Thanks hunni ;-
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
Oh whoa. I am loving these blondies, girl! Pinned!
Ashley says
Goodness these blondies look good! I love that there’s caramel in them too! I’ll take one for an after-lunch treat please! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay, bring on the pumpkin! These blondies are the perfect way to kick-start the season! They look incredible and I love how loaded they are with caramel and chocolate goodies!
Meg says
These look sinfully delicious, and perfect for the barbeque I’m going to next weekend. I doubt I’ll bring anything home!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are perfection!! I’m so ready for fall. AND THESE!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I love every single thing about these blondies!! Bring on the pumpkin 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Yep, it’s September – pumpkin is totally fair game! Love these blondies, they look fantastic!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
These look amazing!! So happy they made it to the top of your list to share this year! And I know the pain, it’s still high 90s, 100s outside here and I’ve been doing my Fall baking too. Ugh. But I love Fall flavors so I don’t mind too much 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
YUM!! These look amazing. I’m not quite ready for pumpkin yet… but it’s coming…. 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These look SO super moist and delicious! Perfect for fall!
Cailee says
Oh my word!!! These look amazing!! I’m excited for fall and I’m enjoying baking! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a decadent recipe! I’m excited to start baking with pumpkin again 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh boy! These pumpkin blondies really are loaded! They look fantastic!