Fudgy, moist chocolate brownies swirled with spiced Pumpkin Brownies for the ultimate fall dessert. Easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for any autumn occasion.
Mixing bowls (Separate for brownie and pumpkin mixtures)
Rubber spatula (For folding batter and scraping bowls)
Whisk (For dry ingredients)
Microwave-safe bowl (For melting chocolate and butter)
Wire cooling rack (For cooling brownies)
Sharp knife (For cutting clean edges)
Measuring cups & spoons (For accurate measuring)
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
½cupUnsalted butter- Room temperature
1cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips- Or chopped chocolate
¾cupGranulated sugar
¼cupBrown sugar- Light or dark
2Eggs- Room temperature
1teaspoonPure vanilla extract
¾cupAll-purpose flour- Spoon & level
¼cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
¼teaspoonSalt
Pumpkin Mixture:
½cupPumpkin puree- Not pumpkin pie filling
1teaspoonPumpkin pie spice
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
1tablespoonBrown sugar- Optional, for added sweetness
Optional Toppings/Enhancements:
¼cupChocolate chips- For topping
½cupChopped pecans or walnuts- Optional
Sea salt flakes- Sprinkle before baking
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining your baking pan with parchment paper.
Gently melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth, using short bursts in the microwave.
Whisk in the sugars, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
Carefully fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined—do not overmix.
Stir together pumpkin puree, spices, and a touch of brown sugar until smooth and aromatic.
Pour part of the brownie batter into the pan, add dollops of pumpkin, then the rest of the brownie batter.
Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl the pumpkin and brownie layers without overmixing.
Bake in the center of the oven for 33–37 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 2 hours before slicing to ensure clean cuts and perfect texture.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes