Description
A rich and fudgy brownie swirled with spiced pumpkin for the perfect fall treat. These Pumpkin Brownies combine the decadence of chocolate with the warmth of autumn spices.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Pumpkin Layer:
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg and cloves
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cream cheese (for a cheesecake swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie batter: Mix melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, then stir in cocoa powder, flour, vanilla, and salt.
- Prepare the pumpkin layer: Mix pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar, spices, and flour until smooth.
- Assemble the brownies: Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan. Layer pumpkin mixture on top. Spoon remaining brownie batter in dollops and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate before slicing. Great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg