pumpkin chocolate-chip bars

2 cups gluten free all-purpose baking mix

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup natural applesauce

1/4 cup oil

1 cup sugar

1 egg

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup chocolate chips

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Ina mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Then add applesauce, oil,sugar, egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix well to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 30 minutes, until edges start to brown.