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We may have dropped dead when we saw Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock (with a cameo from Sean Hayes) baking OUR Pumpkin Brownies for Sandra’s birthday (As seen in People online).
Having said that, we weren’t too surprised either because these delicious fall brownies are quite addicting and one of our favorite pumpkin desserts to make.
These brownies deliver the best of both worlds: deep, fudgy chocolate and warm pumpkin-spice swirls. PLUS, it is so simple that it is weeknight-friendly and great for hosting crowds too.
Ready to bake the celeb-approved fall brownie everyone’s talking about? If you’re feeling like something else with the pumpkin chocolate combo, check out our Pumpkin chocolate chip bread or our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- No-fail, kid-tested recipe that is easy to make
- The pumpkin Puree and the chocolate chips make ensures that these brownies are super moist and fudgy.
- Swirling of two different batters give an awesome flavor combo in each bite, while making the dessert stand out visually
- This recipe uses pantry staples, so it makes a great last minute dessert
- Awesome for hosting or parties because it is easily doubled and feeds a crowd.
Sandra Bulloch’s Favorite Pumpkin Brownies
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Using a spoon, mix in eggs one at a time. Gradually stir in your flour mixture, and divide the batter evenly among two separate bowls.
- Stir cocoa powder and chocolate chips into one batter. In the second bowl of batter, stir in the pumpkin puree, walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Spread ½ of the chocolate batter into the bottom of a greased 8×8 baking pan. Spread ½ of the pumpkin batter on top of that.
- Add dollops of each of the remaining batters into the baking pan (this will make it easier to swirl). Then, drag a kitchen knife gently through the dollops of chocolate and pumpkin batter to create a swirled top.
- Bake for 45-48 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- No-nut / kid-friendly: Omit walnuts, add extra chips.
- White-choc swirl: Half chips → white chips for contrast.
- Spice boost: +¼ tsp allspice or pumpkin-pie spice.
- Party pan: Double for 9×13; add ~8–12 mins bake.
- Fudgier version: Under-bake by 1–2 minutes for fudgier centres.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other fall desserts that will WOW your guests:
Be sure to check out these other favorites that are always popular this time of year. Like the pumpkin brownies, they are all simple and SO delicious!
1 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
2 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
3 Pecan Pie Bars
