The BEST Pumpkin Brownie recipe! Pumpkin pie and brownies meet in this delicious and easy fall dessert. The brownies are fudgy, rich, and swirled with a pumpkin pie filling.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Heat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat or in a microwave safe bowl until butter is completely melted.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with vanilla extract. Add butter/sugar mixture and whisk until combined.
Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Set aside.
Pumpkin swirl
In a blender or food processor, add the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, spices, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Evenly spread half of the brownie batter into prepared baking pan. Pour pumpkin mixture and use a butter knife to swirl. Don't over mix! Add the remaining brownie batter in 5 large dollops and lightly swirl.
Bake for 55 minute to 1 hour and 10 minutes, depending on your oven. Brownies are done when the middle is set and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool and set in the pan for at least 2 hours.
Once set, use parchment paper to lift brownies brownies out of pan. Drizzle with chocolate, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Ganache
Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Heat cream in a small pot over medium heat the pour over chopped chocolate. Let stand for a couple of minutes, then mix until all of the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Notes
Pumpkin pie spice: Use 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spiceStorage: Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze: Place in a freezer bag, squeezing out excess air. Defrost before eating.