Pumpkin Brownies

Name: Pumpkin Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: ½ cup melted butter; 1 cup chocolate chips; 2 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup flour (all purpose or gluten free flour); 2 tbsp cocoa powder; ⅔ cup pumpkin purée; 2 tbsp avocado oil (or vegetable oil); ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

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by Addison LaBonte October 8, 2022

These pumpkin brownies are pure decadence! They are the perfect combination between fudge brownies and pumpkin pie. These homemade brownies are gooey, chocolaty and insanely delicious. They are especially great in the fall!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These pumpkin brownies are fudge like and gooey!
They have the best combination of flavors.
Chocolate and pumpkin work so well together.
The pumpkin swirl makes them irresistible.
Both kids and adults love them.
They are fun and festive for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Use gluten free flour to keep them gluten free. They are nut free.
Check out these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies for another fun sweet treat!
Or, make this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread for a gooey dessert.

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for pumpkin brownies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Two eggs help bind these brownies together. This recipe will not work with vegan eggs or an egg replacement. For vegan, try these Vegan Brownies.

Granulated sugar adds sweetness. For refined sugar free, use coconut sugar.

Vanilla extract adds a warmth of flavor.

Both regular flour and gluten free 1 to 1 flour work well. Any other flours do not work.

Melted butter adds moisture. For dairy free, use melted coconut oil. I use unsalted butter.

Choose chocolate chips you enjoy the taste of. They are a big flavor in these brownies! Sugar free chocolate chips will not yield shiny crinkly tops.

A little cocoa powder adds even more chocolate flavor.

Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.

A little avocado oil helps smooth out the pumpkin layer. If needed, use vegetable oil.

A little pumpkin pie spice adds a warm flavor. Use cinnamon if need be.

Taste & Texture

These pumpkin brownies are chocolaty and rich! The brownie layer tastes like classic brownies. The pumpkin filling tastes similar to pumpkin pie filling. These are indulgent and sweet, but not overly so.

They are fudge like and gooey! These brownies are not dry or bland. In addition, they are not cake like.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine melted butter and chocolate chips. Stir until completely smooth and melted. If needed, quickly microwave. Set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar. Whisk vigorously for 3 minutes, until frothy and light.

Step 4

Then, add in vanilla and flour. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Divide this batter equally into 2 bowls.

Step 6

Pour melted chocolate mixture and cocoa powder into one of the bowls. Stir to combine.

Step 7

In the other bowl, add pumpkin purée, avocado oil and pumpkin pie spice. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Pour the chocolate mixture into the lined pan. Then drop dollops of the pumpkin mixture on top.

Step 9

Use a knife to swirl together. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

Step 10

Bake for 27 to 30 minutes.

Step 11

Finally, remove pumpkin brownies from oven. Allow the brownies to cool for 1 hour before slicing into.

Expert Tips & Tricks

Carefully measure all ingredients.

Use high quality chocolate chips. These contribute to a lot of the overall flavor.

While sugar free chocolate chips can be used, the brownies will be less shiny.

Stir the melted butter and chocolate chips until completely melted. You may need to microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.

Do not use another flour. Only all purpose flour and gluten free 1 to 1 flour work well.

Swirl the pumpkin layer as much or as little as desired.

Do not over bake brownies. Insert toothpick into brownies. If it comes out with only moist crumbs, remove from oven.

These pumpkin chocolate brownies are gooey! Allow them to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

How to Serve & Store

Serve pumpkin brownies once cool enough to slice into.

They are over the top delicious as is!

If desired, serve with hot chocolate or coffee.

They are especially delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Store brownies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are they more fudge like or cake like?

These pumpkin swirl brownies are fudge like!

Which flour should I use?

Use either all purpose flour or gluten free 1 to 1 flour.

Are they gluten free?

Use gluten free flour to keep them gluten free.

How do you know when they are done?

Insert toothpick into brownies. If it comes out with moist crumbs, remove from oven.

Do I need to store them in the fridge?

No.