Description
Indulge in Fall’s Best Treat with these delicious Swirled Pumpkin Brownies that combine rich chocolate and pumpkin flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the package
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat or Neufchâtel)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the pan to prevent sticking.
- Follow the directions on the brownie mix package to prepare the batter. Stir in chocolate chips, if using, for additional richness. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Pour approximately three-quarters of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Spoon the pumpkin mixture over the brownie layer and smooth gently. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the pumpkin layer.
- Using a butter knife, gently drag through the batters in a figure-8 motion to create a marbled effect. Take care not to overmix.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack before lifting from the pan and slicing into squares. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
- These brownies can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg