Soft, gooey and full of cozy fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Blondies start with chocolate chip cookie mix and a can of pumpkin. A little melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice make them extra rich without turning a simple recipe into a project.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (17.5 oz) bag chocolate chip cookie mix
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter and vanilla.
3. Stir in the chocolate chip cookie mix, pumpkin pie spice and salt until just combined. The batter will be thick.
4. Fold in the additional chocolate chips, if using.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is baked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing. They will firm up as they cool.

Texas Girl Cooks Tip

For an extra pretty top, save a small handful of chocolate chips and scatter them over the batter before baking.