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Pumpkin Brownies Recipe

Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
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Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Brownies featuring a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese swirl. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, these brownies combine the rich texture of fudge brownies with the seasonal taste of pumpkin, making them a delicious treat for fall or any time of year.

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (½ brick)
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Brownie Batter

  • 18.3 ounces fudge brownie mix (1 box)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies. Set aside.
  2. Make the pumpkin cream cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, 1 egg, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the brownie batter: In another bowl, prepare the fudge brownie mix according to the box instructions by combining it with 2 eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Layer the batter: Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Then, drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter as evenly as possible.
  5. Add remaining brownie batter: Spoon the remaining one-third of the brownie batter over the cream cheese mixture, trying to cover as much surface as you can.
  6. Swirl the mixtures: Using a spoon or a toothpick, gently swirl the two mixtures together by dragging through both layers in a figure-eight or random swirling pattern. This creates a beautiful marbled effect.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer gooey when tested with a toothpick.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results and texture.
  • You can substitute canned pumpkin puree with homemade pumpkin puree if desired.
  • Make sure not to over-mix the batter once combined to keep brownies tender.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  • Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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Keywords: pumpkin brownies, cream cheese swirl, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, fudge brownies, pumpkin spice

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