Pumpkin chocolate chip bars

2 c flour
1 & 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1 t baking soda
3/4 t coarse salt
1 c unsalted butter, room temp
1 & 1/4 c sugar
1 egg
2 t vanilla
1 c pumpkin
chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Line bottom and side of 13x9" pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.

Whisk together the flour, spices, baking soda and salt.

Cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high until smooth. Beat in the egg & vanilla. Beat in the pumpkin puree.

Add the dry ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.