Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 9x5 loaf pans with foil or parchment paper. Spray the foil/parchment paper and pan with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the sugar and butter. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined.

Step 3

Add in the eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Beat until the eggs are pumpkin are incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until combined.

Step 5

Alternate adding the flour and buttermilk to the wet ingredients starting and finishing with the flour. Beat until each addition is incorporated.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Split the batter between two 9x5 loaf pans, top with a few extra chocolate chips for presentation, and bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow the loaves to cool for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 8

Store covered at room temperature for several days.