Description
Delightful pumpkin brownies merge autumn’s warmth with rich chocolate complexity. Spiced batter and swirled chocolate create a harmonious dessert perfect for seasonal gatherings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 grams / 8.5 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Create Wet Mixture: Whisk pumpkin puree, granulated and brown sugars, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure uniform distribution and eliminate potential lumps.
- Merge Mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing, which can create dense brownies. Incorporate chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, promoting proper setting and easier cutting. Slice into squares and optionally garnish with whipped cream or chocolate sauce drizzle for an elevated dessert experience.
Notes
- Control Moisture Carefully: Pumpkin puree adds extra moisture, so reduce liquid ingredients slightly to prevent soggy brownies and maintain dense texture.
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently and minimally to keep brownies tender, stopping just when dry ingredients are incorporated to avoid tough, dense results.
- Check Doneness Strategically: Since pumpkin creates a moister batter, test brownies with toothpick method – a few moist crumbs indicate perfect, fudgy consistency.
- Enhance Spice Balance: Adjust ground cinnamon and nutmeg quantities based on personal preference, ensuring warm autumn flavors complement chocolate without overwhelming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg