Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and pumpkin with these decadent Pumpkin Brownies. These moist and fudgy treats are ideal for a fall dessert or anytime you crave a delightful chocolatey pumpkin flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, whisking until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Blend the Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and chill before slicing.
- You can swirl in a few tablespoons of cream cheese for a marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
