Description
These delicious pumpkin brownies are a perfect fall treat, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin in a fudgy, moist dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- These brownies can be topped with a cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40