Description
Fudgy, moist, and topped with a creamy pumpkin frosting, these Pumpkin Spice Brownies are the perfect autumn dessert. A cozy mix of chocolate and pumpkin spice makes them ideal for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
Ingredients
For the brownies:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, combine milk, butter, and sugar until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. Whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
4. Whisk eggs and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until glossy.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
6. In a stand mixer, beat softened butter and pumpkin puree until smooth.
7. Add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
8. Spread frosting over cooled brownies, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For extra richness, swirl in cream cheese before baking.
Chopped pecans or walnuts add a crunchy twist.
Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg