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Pumpkin Brownies with Chocolate Swirl

These fudgy pumpkin brownies are like a love child between your favorite chocolate treat and pumpkin pie—and trust me, they're absolutely divine! The cream cheese swirl on top makes them look fancy enough for a bake sale, but they're super easy to whip up on a Wednesday afternoon. Your kids won't even realize they're eating a vegetable!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for swirl
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar together until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over the brownie batter.
  7. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.