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3 slices of pumpkin brownies on white plate

Pumpkin Brownies


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Description

Warm, spiced, and oh-so-chocolatey! These pumpkin brownies are a fall favorite. The creamy pumpkin and cream cheese layer makes them extra indulgent and easy to bake at home. Perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box brownie mix + ingredients from the back (water, oil, eggs)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8-ounce cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the brownie batter according to the box directions, then fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the pan.
  4. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing well.
  5. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the brownie layer.
  6. Add the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a toothpick or skewer.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.

Notes

If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice make your own with if you need to make your own combine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 1625
  • Sugar: 93.4 g
  • Sodium: 880 mg
  • Fat: 119.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 123 g
  • Fiber: 13 g
  • Protein: 31.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 415.1 mg
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