8 Chewy Pumpkin Maple Bars That Taste Like Fall in Every Bite—Fall Flavor Hit

Craving autumn in edible form? These chewy pumpkin maple bars drop you right into sweater weather with every bite. They’re easy, cozy, and secretly addictive—trust me, you’ll be making these on repeat every weekend.

1. Cozy Apple-Butter Pumpkin Maple Bars That Kick Off the Season

This one sets the mood: pumpkin spice with a velvet crumb and a glossy maple glaze. Perfect for weekend brunch or a quick playoff snack while you leaf-watch from the kitchen window.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
2. Whisk pumpkin, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
3. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt until just combined.
4. Fold in pecans if using. Spread batter evenly in pan.
5. Bake 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Let cool completely before icing (optional). Cut into bars and serve.

Tip: If you like extra chew, underbake by a minute or two and keep the bars dense and fudgy. FYI, these are party-safe—bring them to gatherings and watch them vanish.

2. Maple-Ginger Pumpkin Bars That Taste Like a Warm Kitchen

The zing of ginger brightens the pumpkin without overpowering it. These bars stay chewy and come together faster than you think—great for a weeknight bake that feels special.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch pan.
2. Beat pumpkin, sugars, eggs, and maple syrup until velvety.
3. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined.
4. Fold in crystallized ginger for extra bite. Spread evenly.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes. Bars should be set with a shy crumb.

Serving idea: dust with a pinch more cinnamon and serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Serious comfort in every bite.

3. Sea-Salted Caramel Pumpkin Bars That Melt Your Grumpies Away

Yes, caramel in bar form is a genius idea. The sea salt cuts through the sweetness and makes these feel fancy enough for guests, but easy enough for a Tuesday.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
• Pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Whisk pumpkin, butter, sugars, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
3. Spread half the batter in a lined pan. Drop spoonfuls of caramel and swirl slightly.
4. Cover with remaining batter. Drizzle more caramel on top and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes. Let cool and slice.

Pro tip: for a glossy finish, reheat extra caramel and drizzle just before serving. OMG, yes.

4. Chocolate Pumpkin Maple Bars That Whisper ‘Dessert For Breakfast’

Chocolate and pumpkin are a match made in fall moonlight. These bars stay cheeky, fudgy, and perfectly chewy, so you can pretend it’s acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Combine pumpkin, butter, sugar, eggs, and maple syrup until fluffy.
2. Whisk in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt until just blended.
3. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread into a lined pan.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes. Fudge-like inside, crisp edges are ideal.

Serving suggestion: warm with a drizzle of extra maple if you’re feeling extra indulgent.

5. Chewy Oat-Plecked Pumpkin Bars With Maple Frosting That Feel Like a Cozy Blanket

This version adds oats for texture and heartiness. They stay chewy for days and pair beautifully with a soft maple frosting or plain glaze.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
• Optional: extra oats for topping

Instructions:

1. Mix pumpkin, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and maple syrup until combined.
2. Stir in oats, then flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just mixed.
3. Spread into a lined pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
4. Whisk frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Glaze the cooled bars, then sprinkle with extra oats if desired.

Flavor twist: add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch that can stand up to the maple sweetness.

6. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars With Maple Glaze That Don’t Skimp on Chew

No gluten, all chew. These use a gluten-free blend that yields a tender crumb while staying delightfully chewy. Great for gatherings with friends who avoid gluten—no judgment, just bars.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (if your blend doesn’t include it)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• For glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Combine pumpkin, butter, sugar, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
2. Whisk in gluten-free flour, baking powder, xanthan gum (if needed), spices, and salt until just combined.
3. Bake in a lined 9×9-inch pan at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
4. Cool and glaze with maple glaze. Slice and serve.

Tip: If you want to go dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil and use a dairy-free glaze. FYI, it’s still irresistible.

7. Cardamom-Orange Pumpkin Bars With Maple Icing For a Bright Fall Vibe

Cardamom and orange zest lift the pumpkin without masking its warmth. These bars feel a little fancy, but they’re as easy as the others on this list.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• For icing: 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions:

1. Whisk pumpkin, coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
2. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and orange zest until just combined.
3. Bake in a lined 9×13-inch pan at 350°F (175°C) for 20–26 minutes.
4. Whisk icing ingredients and spread over cooled bars. Slice and serve with a smile.

Serving idea: a small dusting of extra cardamom and a sprinkle of flaky salt brings it all together. Seriously good.

8. Pecan-Maple Pumpkin Bars With Brown Butter Finish For Ultra Chew

Last but not least, a nutty, caramelized finish that makes the bars feel bakery-fancy. Brown butter adds a toasty depth that takes these from snack to dessert-adjacent.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup browned butter, cooled
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Brown butter in a small pan until nutty; cool slightly.
2. Beat pumpkin, brown butter, and sugars, then whisk in eggs and maple syrup.
3. Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pecans until just combined.
4. Bake in a lined 9×13-inch pan at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes.

Pro tip: drizzle with extra maple if you like extra gloss and a little more sweetness. It’s a glorious finish, okay?

Each of these 8 chewy pumpkin maple bars is your passport to fall—no passport required, just a good oven and a willingness to stack bars high on your dessert tray. They stay chewy for days, and the maple glaze ties all the pumpkin-spice vibes together like a cozy scarf.

Which one will you bake first? IMO, start with the Sea-Salted Caramel Pumpkin Bars for that wow factor, then zoom through the rest as your week unfolds. FYI, you’re about to become the resident pumpkin expert among your friends.

Wrap-up: Grab a mug of coffee, preheat your oven, and dive into this eight-pack of autumn bliss. You’ve got this. Seriously, get baking and enjoy every chewy bite.