Description
These Pumpkin Brownies are a delightful combination of rich, fudgy brownies layered with a creamy pumpkin mixture, creating a perfect fall dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownies
- 18 ounces brownie mix (Ghirardelli recommended)
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Pumpkin Layer
- 7.5 ounces pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Layer: Mix brownie mix, water, oil, egg, and chocolate chips until well combined. Spread into a prepared pan.
- Prepare Pumpkin Layer: In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Spread over the brownie layer.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven according to brownie mix instructions. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Make sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the pumpkin layer.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and pumpkin pie spice according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: pumpkin dessert, fall baking, brownie recipe