Description

These Pumpkin Brownies are a delightful fall treat that combines the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies with a hint of pumpkin spice. The decadent brownie base is topped with a luscious pumpkin cream cheese swirl, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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Brownie Ingredients

3/4 cup flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
12 Tbsp salted butter, melted but not hot
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 eggs
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup pumpkin purée
1/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
cooking spray

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Topping Ingredients

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup pumpkin purée
2 Tbsp pecans

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Instructions

Brownie Base: Add flour, cinnamon, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk melted salted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cocoa powder together until smooth.

Add eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin purée to another mixing bowl and gently beat them together.

Then, add the pumpkin mixture to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.

Pour the dry flour mixture and 3 Tbsp chocolate chips into wet chocolate mixture. Stir with a spatula until batter forms.

Assembling: Lightly spray or grease an 8×8” baking dish with cooking spray. Pour batter into the dish and set aside.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Topping: Preheat oven to 350F. Combine cream cheese, light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin purée with a hand mixer on low until smooth.

Spoon dollops of the pumpkin mix on top of the brownie batter.

Stir the pumpkin topping into the brownie batter gently using a toothpick. Keep the layers separate and irregular.

Baking: Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp chocolate chips and pecan pieces. Bake for 40 min or until set. Storage Instructions: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can also freeze for up to 3 months.