18 Pumpkin Brownie Recipes for Fall

18 Pumpkin Brownie Recipes for Fall

18 Pumpkin Brownie Recipes for Fall

When the weather starts getting colder, I use my oven almost every day. I bake tons of pumpkin chocolate desserts. I love these 18 pumpkin brownie recipes, as they give me the perfect reason to fill my home with the warm and inviting scent of spiced pumpkin. I know everyone loves coming to my house. I have pumpkin brownies here for everyone, and I know I have at least one pan for each person who comes to my house. I have recipes for brownies that range from being fudgy and brownies with swirls, to brownies that people may consider to be healthier.

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1) Classic Swirled Pumpkin Brownies

marbled chocolate and orange pumpkin brownies cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a wooden board with a few cubes of stacked brownies, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The gorgeous marbled brownie that began my entire obsession with pumpkin.

marbled chocolate and orange pumpkin brownies cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a wooden board with a few cubes of stacked brownies, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Swirled Pumpkin Brownies

Chocolate brownies blended with a pumpkin spice batter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Method
 

  1. Whisk the butter, sugar, and one egg, then stir in the cocoa and half the flour for the chocolate batter.
  2. In a second bowl mix the pumpkin, remaining egg, flour, and spice.
  3. Spread the chocolate batter in a lined pan, then dollop the pumpkin batter on top.
  4. Drag a knife through to create swirls.
  5. Bake at 350F for 33 to 35 minutes until set, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Don't over-swirl or the marbling muddies together.

2) Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Brownies

soft pumpkin brownies loaded with melty chocolate chips cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a marble counter with scattered chocolate chips, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chocolate chips that melt and create a cakey, and warm mesmerizing experience.

soft pumpkin brownies loaded with melty chocolate chips cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a marble counter with scattered chocolate chips, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Brownies

Pumpkin spice brownies made with semisweet chocolate chips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup oil
  • 1.25 cups flour
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, and oil until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour and pumpkin pie spice until just combined.
  3. Fold in most of the chocolate chips.
  4. Spread into a lined pan and scatter the remaining chips on top.
  5. Bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool.

3) Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

pumpkin cheesecake brownies with a swirled cream cheese top cut into neat squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a white plate with a dusting of spice, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Every layer of this dessert is delicious, including brownie and cheesecake.

pumpkin cheesecake brownies with a swirled cream cheese top cut into neat squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a white plate with a dusting of spice, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Decadent brownies with a delicious layer of pumpkin cheesecake.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix prepared per box
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Method
 

  1. Spread the prepared brownie batter in a lined pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, egg, and spice until smooth.
  3. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently.
  4. Bake at 350F for 38 to 40 minutes until the center is just set.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours before slicing so the cheesecake layer firms up.

Notes

Chilling fully gives clean cheesecake slices.

4) Gluten-Free Pumpkin Walnut Brownies

dense fudgy pumpkin walnut brownies cut into squares with visible nuts, in a wide horizontal shot on a rustic wooden board with whole walnuts, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These nutty fudgy gluten-free treats are a mystery to most!

dense fudgy pumpkin walnut brownies cut into squares with visible nuts, in a wide horizontal shot on a rustic wooden board with whole walnuts, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Walnut Brownies

Thick and gluten-free pumpkin brownies with toasted walnuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups almond flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, maple syrup, and eggs together.
  2. Stir in the almond flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
  3. Fold in most of the walnuts.
  4. Spread into a lined pan and top with the remaining walnuts.
  5. Bake at 350F for 30 to 32 minutes, then cool fully before cutting.

Notes

Toast the walnuts first for deeper flavor.

5) Vegan Pumpkin Almond Brownies

fudgy dark vegan pumpkin brownies cut into squares with glossy melted chocolate, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment with scattered almonds, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Plant-based and so fudgy you’d never guess there’s no egg or butter.

fudgy dark vegan pumpkin brownies cut into squares with glossy melted chocolate, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment with scattered almonds, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Vegan Pumpkin Almond Brownies

Brownies with pumpkin, almond butter, and dark chocolate that are vegan and moist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup almond butter
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Stir the pumpkin, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Mix in the cocoa and flour until a thick batter forms.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Spread into a lined pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes, then cool before slicing.

6) Spiced Pumpkin Caramel Brownies

spiced pumpkin brownies with golden caramel ribbons and flaky salt cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a dark slate board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Grab your spoon and scoop into these gooey ribbons of caramel running through pumpkin brownies that have been perfectly spiced for the season!

spiced pumpkin brownies with golden caramel ribbons and flaky salt cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a dark slate board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spiced Pumpkin Caramel Brownies

Brownies with spiced pumpkin and a layer of salted caramel.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups flour
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and eggs together.
  2. Stir in the flour and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Spread half the batter in a lined pan and drizzle with half the caramel.
  4. Top with the remaining batter and swirl in the rest of the caramel.
  5. Bake at 350F for 33 to 35 minutes, then cool before slicing.

Notes

A sprinkle of flaky salt on top makes the caramel pop.

7) Pumpkin Pecan Fudge Brownies

fudgy pumpkin brownies topped with caramelized pecans cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with whole pecans scattered around, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Ultra-fudgy brownies topped with crunchy buttery pecans.

fudgy pumpkin brownies topped with caramelized pecans cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with whole pecans scattered around, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Pecan Fudge Brownies

A rich fudgy pumpkin brownie with a brown sugar pecan crunch topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and cocoa until glossy.
  2. Fold in the flour to make a thick fudgy batter.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Toss the pecans with brown sugar and scatter over the top.
  5. Bake at 350F for 33 to 35 minutes, then cool completely before slicing.

8) White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondies

golden pumpkin blondies with melty white chocolate chunks cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin butter blondies with creamy white chocolate swirls!

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golden pumpkin blondies with melty white chocolate chunks cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondies

Chewy Pumpkin Blondies speckled with ooey gooey white chocolate chunks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 blondies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.75 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Whisk the butter, brown sugar, pumpkin, and egg until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
  4. Spread into a lined pan.
  5. Bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes until golden at the edges, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Pull them while the center still looks slightly soft for chewy blondies.

9) Pumpkin Marshmallow Brownie Bites

mini pumpkin brownie bites topped with golden toasted marshmallows, in a wide horizontal shot on a tray with parchment liners, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Two-bite brownies topped with a gooey cloud of toasted marshmallow.

mini pumpkin brownie bites topped with golden toasted marshmallows, in a wide horizontal shot on a tray with parchment liners, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Marshmallow Brownie Bites

Mini pumpkin brownie bites topped with gooey marshmallows.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bites

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.33 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 1.5 cups mini marshmallows

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and egg together.
  2. Stir in the cocoa and flour to make a batter.
  3. Spoon into a mini muffin tin and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
  4. Top each with mini marshmallows.
  5. Broil 1 to 2 minutes until golden, watching closely, then cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Watch the broiler the whole time so the marshmallows don't burn.

10) Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Brownies

pumpkin brownies with glossy chocolate hazelnut swirls cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a dark wooden board with a jar nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Brownies made with pumpkin and swirled with a chocolate hazelnut spread.

pumpkin brownies with glossy chocolate hazelnut swirls cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a dark wooden board with a jar nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Brownies

Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Pumpkin Swirl Fudge Brownies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup chocolate hazelnut spread

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and eggs together.
  2. Stir in the flour and cocoa to make the batter.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of warmed hazelnut spread on top and swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake at 350F for 31 to 33 minutes, then cool before slicing.

11) Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Brownies

pumpkin brownies with cinnamon swirls and white glaze drizzle cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment with cinnamon sticks, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

All the warm, fuzzy feelings eminated from the cinnamon rolls have been baked into a brownie pan.

pumpkin brownies with cinnamon swirls and white glaze drizzle cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment with cinnamon sticks, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Brownies

Brownies made with pumpkin and swirled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a vanilla drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, and egg, then stir in the flour.
  2. Spread half the batter in a lined pan and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  3. Top with the remaining batter and swirl in more cinnamon sugar.
  4. Bake at 350F for 30 to 32 minutes, then cool.
  5. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk into a glaze and drizzle over the top.

Notes

Drizzle the glaze once the brownies are fully cool so it sets.

12) Pumpkin Oreo Brownies

pumpkin brownies studded with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a marble surface with extra cookies, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Brownies made with spiced pumpkin and cookies-and-cream chunks.

pumpkin brownies studded with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a marble surface with extra cookies, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Oreo Brownies

Brownies made with pumpkin and crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies roughly chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and eggs together.
  2. Stir in the flour and cocoa.
  3. Fold in most of the chopped cookies.
  4. Spread into a lined pan and press the remaining cookies on top.
  5. Bake at 350F for 31 to 33 minutes, then cool before slicing.

13) Healthy Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Brownies

dark moist pumpkin brownies cut into neat squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a light ceramic plate with a small bowl of yogurt nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These are lighter brownies that still have a fudgy feel due to the addition of tangy yogurt.

dark moist pumpkin brownies cut into neat squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a light ceramic plate with a small bowl of yogurt nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Healthy Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Brownies

Pumpkin brownies made moister by the addition of Greek yogurt and using oat flour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, yogurt, honey, and egg until smooth.
  2. Stir in the oat flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Bake at 350F for 26 to 28 minutes until the center is just set.
  5. Cool fully before slicing for the best texture.

Notes

These stay extra moist stored in the fridge.

14) Pumpkin Cranberry Blondies

golden pumpkin blondies studded with red cranberries and white chocolate cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with scattered cranberries, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A chewy gold blondie or brownie with pieces of cranberry will explode with flavor in your mouth.

golden pumpkin blondies studded with red cranberries and white chocolate cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with scattered cranberries, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Cranberry Blondies

Pumpkin blondies with white chocolate and cranberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 blondies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Whisk the butter, brown sugar, pumpkin, and egg together.
  2. Stir in the flour until just combined.
  3. Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  4. Spread into a lined pan.
  5. Bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes until golden, then cool before slicing.

15) Pumpkin Peanut Butter Brownies

fudgy pumpkin brownies with swirls of peanut butter cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chocolate, pumpkin, and thick peanut butter swirl enter the pan.

fudgy pumpkin brownies with swirls of peanut butter cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on parchment over a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Brownies

Brownies with a fudgy texture that are swirled with peanut butter and pumpkin.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and eggs together.
  2. Stir in the flour and cocoa to make the batter.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Warm the peanut butter slightly and drizzle over the top, then swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake at 350F for 31 to 33 minutes, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Slightly warming the peanut butter makes it swirl easily.

16) Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

dark moist chocolate pumpkin brownies cut into squares with melty chocolate chips, in a wide horizontal shot on a slate board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The secret to these double veg brownies super moist is sneaky zucchini.

dark moist chocolate pumpkin brownies cut into squares with melty chocolate chips, in a wide horizontal shot on a slate board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Soft pumpkin brownies that are even fudgier thanks to shredded zucchini.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and squeezed dry
  • 0.33 cup oil
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, oil, and sugar together.
  2. Stir in the grated zucchini.
  3. Add the flour and cocoa and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and spread into a lined pan.
  5. Bake at 350F for 31 to 33 minutes, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze the zucchini really dry or the batter gets too wet.

17) Pumpkin Gingerbread Brownies

dark spiced gingerbread pumpkin brownies cut into squares with a light dusting of sugar, in a wide horizontal shot on a rustic board with cinnamon sticks and star anise, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The holidays came early with these holiday spiced brownies!

dark spiced gingerbread pumpkin brownies cut into squares with a light dusting of sugar, in a wide horizontal shot on a rustic board with cinnamon sticks and star anise, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Gingerbread Brownies

Pumpkin brownies full of cozy ginger, molasses, and cinnamon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.33 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, molasses, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour, ginger, and cinnamon.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Bake at 350F for 30 to 32 minutes until set at the edges.
  5. Cool before slicing into squares.

18) Pumpkin Chai Latte Brownies

warm-spiced pumpkin brownies drizzled with creamy glaze cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with a steaming mug nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These taste just like your favorite fall drink with the combination of cozy chai spices and a velvety latte glaze.

warm-spiced pumpkin brownies drizzled with creamy glaze cut into squares, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with a steaming mug nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pumpkin Chai Latte Brownies

Chai brownies with pumpkin and a spiced glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 2 tsp chai spice blend
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Whisk the pumpkin, butter, sugar, and egg together.
  2. Stir in the flour and chai spice blend.
  3. Spread into a lined pan.
  4. Bake at 350F for 30 to 32 minutes, then cool completely.
  5. Whisk the powdered sugar with a splash of milk and a pinch of chai spice and drizzle over the top.

Notes

Brew the chai spice in the melted butter for a minute to deepen the flavor.