Ooey Gooey Caramel Pumpkin Blondies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.

Stir in the pumpkin puree.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits.

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the batter, if using.

Spread the remaining batter over the walnuts, smoothing the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the blondies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.