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Fudgy Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

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Rich, chocolatey brownies with a velvety pumpkin swirl, perfect for capturing the cozy, crisp feeling of fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the pumpkin puree and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top, then drop the remaining brownie batter over the pumpkin layer.
  5. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the pumpkin and brownie batters together. Don’t overmix – you want distinct swirls for that beautiful marbled effect.
  6. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake!
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. For cleaner cuts, chill the brownies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the parchment paper for easy removal.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy.’, ‘Chill the brownies before cutting for clean slices.’]

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Keywords: brownies, pumpkin swirl, fall dessert, chocolate, pumpkin spice, easy dessert, fudgy brownies

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