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Pumpkin Spice Fudgy Brownies on white with chocolate pieces and mini pumpkin.

Pumpkin Spice Fudgy Brownies

There’s nothing cozier than the smell of pumpkin spice wafting from the oven on a crisp fall day. These brownies take everything you love about classic chocolatey brownies and give them a seasonal update with pumpkin and warm spices. The fudgy texture, marbled pumpkin swirl, and rich chocolate make them a dessert you’ll crave all season long.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 16.3 oz fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate bar chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
  • In another bowl, make the brownie batter according to the instructions on the box. Stir in three-quarters of the chopped dark chocolate to add richness.
  • Spread three-quarters of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture and the rest of the brownie batter over the top, alternating as you go.
  • Take a butter knife and gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect.
  • Sprinkle the remaining chopped chocolate evenly on top.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese is softened before mixing for the smoothest swirl.
Swirling Technique: Use gentle motions with your knife - over-swirling can blend the batters too much and lose the marble effect.
Extra Fudgy Option: For ultra-fudgy brownies, remove them from the oven closer to the 40-minute mark.
Clean Slices: Chill the brownies for 30 minutes before cutting for neat, bakery-style squares.