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Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies with Swirl

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chocolate Brownie Layer:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • For the Pumpkin Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Powdered sugar dusting

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven u0026 Prepare Pan : Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Prepare Chocolate Brownie Batter : In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  • Step 3: Prepare Pumpkin Swirl : In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Step 4: Assemble the Brownies : Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Spoon pumpkin mixture in dollops over the chocolate batter. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the pumpkin through the chocolate to create a marbled effect.
  • Step 5: Bake : Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake to keep fudgy texture). Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Step 6: Serve : Slice into 16 squares and serve at room temperature. Optionally, top with chocolate chips, nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect with coffee, milk, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.