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Close-up of pumpkin swirl brownies cut into squares, with one piece slightly raised to show the marbled layers of dark chocolate and orange pumpkin batter.

Pumpkin Brownies

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These Pumpkin Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with warm pumpkin spice for the ultimate fall dessert. Made with simple ingredients and a swirl of pumpkin puree, they’re an irresistible treat that’s easy to whip up. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any cozy night in!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin brownies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 20 brownies
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil OR vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Pumpkin Layer

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and let the sides hang over for easy removal from pan. Grease parchment paper lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a small bowl, whisk oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Stir into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Set aside.

Pumpkin Batter:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda.
  • In a small bowl, whisk pumpkin and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened.
  • Spread half of the brownie mixture into prepared pan, reaching almost to edges of the pan (it's ok if it doesn't come to the edge of the pan). Batter will be thin! Drop half the pumpkin mixture by tablespoonfuls over the top of brownie mixture. Gently spread with a knife to cover most of the brownie mixture. Drop the remaining pumpkin and brownie mixtures by the tablespoonfuls over pumpkin layer. Gently spread and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars and serve.

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Notes

  • Recipe from Taste of Home Pumpkin magazine - 2025
  • Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • See my tips and tricks for making these Pumpkin Brownies above the recipe box.