Vegan Pumpkin S'mores Cookie Bars (Printable Version)

Chewy, spiced pumpkin bars layered with vegan marshmallows, chocolate, and graham cracker crumb.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
02 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ S’mores Layer

13 - 1 cup vegan mini marshmallows
14 - 3.5 ounces vegan dark chocolate, chopped
15 - 1 cup vegan graham crackers, crushed

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined and no streaks remain.
05 - Fold half the crushed graham crackers into the dough, distributing evenly.
06 - Evenly spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing gently into the corners.
07 - Scatter vegan mini marshmallows and chopped vegan dark chocolate evenly over the dough layer.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the marshmallow and chocolate layer. Gently spread to cover most toppings; it is acceptable if some toppings remain visible.
09 - Sprinkle the remaining crushed graham crackers across the surface.
10 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and set.
11 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into portions.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Coconut oil may be replaced with vegan butter if preferred.
02 - Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and crunch.
03 - Sliced bars are best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed.
04 - Pairs perfectly with hot black coffee or spiced chai tea.

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