The holiday season has arrived and here comes all the yummy holiday food.  What better way to start things off then with pumpkin.  In my mind two things go with pumpkin either cream cheese or chocolate.  So in this case you have an ooey gooey chocolate filling that is sandwiched in between a chewy cookie base.  Then it is all cooked together to perfection.

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. oats
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/4 c. pumpkin puree

Gooey Chocolate Filling

• 1 Tbl. unsalted butter
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/4 c. chocolate chips
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang and spray with cooking spray.  These will rise to the top of the pan while they bake, so make sure to use a pan with at least 2 1/2-inch tall sides.  In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; set aside.

Reserve one Tablespoon of butter for the filling and melt the remaining 1 stick and 7 Tablespoons in the microwave.  In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.  Whisk in the egg, vanilla and pumpkin puree.  Add the dry ingredients and stir together until just combined; set aside.

For the Chocolate Filling: Combine the reserved 1 Tablespoon butter, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.  Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring frequently.  Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

To Prepare:  Spread 2/3 of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.  Pour chocolate filling over the top and carefully spread out evenly.  Drop small spoonfuls of remaining 1/3 of cookie dough over the top.  Carefully spread out a little.  The dough will not cover the entire top.

Bake for 26-28 minutes or until top is browned and dough is set.  The filling will still look moist.  Cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Recipe from  Eat Cake for Dinner