Description
Savor the taste of autumn with these Pumpkin Swirl Brownies, where rich chocolate meets creamy pumpkin for a delightful treat. With their fudgy texture and beautiful marbled appearance, these brownies are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Quick and easy to prepare, they will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly and your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with a bit of sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract for the swirl.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add dollops of pumpkin mixture on top and then pour remaining brownie batter over it.
- Use a knife to create swirls without overmixing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variation, consider adding chopped nuts or using dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder. Enhance flavor by sprinkling sea salt on top before baking.