Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9X9 or similar sized pan.
In a medium bowl, melt butter and beat with sugar.
Add applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla, egg and pumpkin and beat until combined.
In a large bowl combine flours, salt, baking soda and spices and mix well.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until well combined.
Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
While bars are baking prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a small bowl and beating with a hand held beater.
Add in sugar to taste (I prefer my frosting almost tart so adjust to your taste) and beat until combined.
Once bars are done, let cool in pan.
Cut into 9 squares, carefully remove and let cool completely on a cooling rack.