Pumpkin Patch Brownies: A Delightful Fall Treat!
Pumpkin Patch Brownies are a delicious fall dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with a creamy pumpkin layer, topped with festive decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Decorative candy pumpkins (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then spread the pumpkin mixture over it.
- Top with the remaining brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool, then top with chocolate chips and decorative candy pumpkins before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg