Pumpkin Brownies

These rich and fudgy Pumpkin Brownies combine deep chocolate flavor with creamy pumpkin purée and warm pumpkin pie spice for the ultimate fall dessert. Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, they're perfectly moist, easy to customize, and ideal for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you're craving a chocolate treat with a seasonal twist.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 brownies

Equipment

* 8x8-inch baking pan
* Parchment paper
Large mixing bowl
* Whisk
Silicone spatula
Fine-mesh sieve
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
* Cooling rack
Sharp knife for slicing

Ingredients

½ cup 113g unsalted butter, melted
1 cup 200g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup 122g 100% pure canned pumpkin purée
¾ cup 90g all-purpose flour
⅓ cup 40g unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy and well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
Fold in the pumpkin purée until fully incorporated.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt directly into the wet ingredients.
Gently fold everything together until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is just slightly soft.
Cool completely in the pan before lifting out, slicing into 12 brownies, and serving.

Notes

Use 100% pure pumpkin purée, never pumpkin pie filling, as pie filling contains added sugar and spices that alter the recipe.
Mix the batter gently and only until combined to keep the brownies soft and fudgy. Overmixing develops gluten and creates a tougher texture.
Remove the brownies from the oven when the center is just set. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for clean, neat slices.
For an extra indulgent dessert, top cooled brownies with cream cheese frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.