Pumpkin Oat Cookie Bars

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Course: Dessert | Serves: 18 

Decadent pumpkin spiced tender pumpkin cookie bars studded with chocolate chips and craisins.  Inspired by Sally McKenney of Sallys Baking Addiction https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/favorite-pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies/ 

2 cups flour 

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 Tbspn ground cinnamon

1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp salt

1 ½ cups oats

1 cup butter, melted

¼ cup molasses 

1 egg 

1 cup pumpkin 

1 tsp vanilla 

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350*. Spray oil a 9.13 pan and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt together. Stir in the oats, molasses, egg, pumpkin, and vanilla until the dough comes together. Stir in the chocolate chips and craisins. Spread evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow the bars to cool before slicing.